A Philadelphia state judge has called a jury’s $2.25 billion verdict against Monsanto unconstitutionally “excessive” and explained her decision to significantly reduce the award. The case involved a cancer patient who alleged that Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller contributed to his lymphoma. The January verdict initially awarded the plaintiff a substantial financial judgment, but the judge deemed it necessary to adjust the amount in accordance with constitutional guidelines.
Further details on the judge’s decision and the implications for future litigation involving Monsanto and its products can be found in the original Law360 article.