The Importance of Monsanto Failing to Warn Oklahomans about Roundup Health Risks Since 1974, many gardeners, farmers, lawn, road maintenance crews and greenhouse workers have used glyphosate on their crops, nurseries, parks, golf courses and lawns. The use of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the product Roundup, has come with a heavy price. Independent studies have linked glyphosate exposure to cancer, other human-health and environmental issues.

This information will explain more about glyphosate, glyphosate exposure, risks and how to protect yourself from the devastating effects of Roundup. If you have used Roundup and want more information about protecting your legal rights and seeking compensation, contact us. We will help.

We’re Richardson, Richardson, Boudreaux, PLLC. Table of Contents

The Basic Facts...... 3

Glyphosate Exposure...... 4

Cancer Link...... 5

Current Roundup Lawsuits...... 6

People at an Increased Risk for Roundup Cancer...... 7

How to Protect Yourself...... 7

Legal Help-Receive Compensation...... 8 from Monsanto in Oklahoma

Attorney Bios...... 9

3 The Basic Facts

Glyphosate, first developed by the Monsanto Corporation in 1970, is a chemical herbicide made with sodium salt. It is applied to plant leaves to kill grasses and broad leaf plants. The way glyphosate works is by preventing plants from making specific proteins needed for its growth. People can use the product to kill weeds and other unwanted plants while protecting their gardens and other crops. Glyphosate also regulates plant growth and ripens fruit.

The way glyphosate works is by preventing plants from making specific proteins needed for its growth. People can use the product to kill weeds and other unwanted plants while protecting their gardens and other crops.

The Monsanto Corporation makes Roundup. The sodium-based chemical is the active ingredient in Roundup. Currently, glyphosate is 83 percent of the chemical herbicide used in the United States. The company has also genetically engineered plants to resist glyphosate herbicide. These plants can withstand the herbicide and not die while weeds and other unwanted plants die. This allowed Monsanto to acquire a monopoly on the U.S. soybean market. It owns about 90 percent of the market.

4 Glyphosate Exposure

A person can be exposed to glyphosate if their skin makes contact with the chemical. It may be swallowed while consuming food or smoking without washing their hands. They may accidentally breathe in the chemical while using it. If someone touches a plant with the leaves still wet from the glyphosate, it could expose them to the chemical. Glyphosate doesn’t vaporize after it’s sprayed. Instead, it stays in the air.

Generally, the glyphosate has a low toxicity, but it may contain ingredients to help the chemical get into plants. The other chemicals increase glyphosate’s toxicity.

IMMEDIATE EXPOSURE TO GLYPHOSATE INCLUDES: · Nose and throat irritation after · Nausea inhaling the chemical · Diarrhea · Increased saliva after swallowing · Vomiting the chemical · Eye or skin irritation · Burns in the nose and throat

5 Cancer Link

Immediate exposure to glyphosate differs from the possible long-term effects of the chemical on a person’s health. In 2014, a study conducted by French scientists found a link between glyphosate and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, or NHL. They found that people who worked around and with the chemical was twice as likely to develop NHL then someone who hadn’t worked with the chemical.

In 2015, the World Health Organization, or WHO, called for a ban on the use of glyphosate. It claimed the chemical probably caused cancer in people.

In 2015, the World Health Organization, or WHO, called for a ban on the use of glyphosate. It claimed the chemical probably caused cancer in people. In October of the same year, another study found farmers had sprayed about 1.8 million tons of glyphosate on crops since Roundup was introduced to the market. The number was 9.4 worldwide.

The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, announced in 2016 it would test for glyphosate in certain foods like soybeans, eggs, milk and corn.

Studies show glyphosate directly damages DNA. It also affects cytochrome P450 enzymes. The effect damages a person’s cellular system. Many individuals such as farmers have developed NHL and/or other Roundup risks such as: · Soft-tissue carcinoma · Kidney cancer · Liver cancer · Thyroid cancer · Bone cancer · Melanoma · Colon cancer · Pancreatic cancer

6 Current Roundup Lawsuits

Monsanto continues to claim glyphosate is safe. In 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, advisory committee determined Roundup was a safe product. January 2017, a California judge allowed labels on Roundup to let consumer know of the possible cancer risk associated with using Roundup.

People diagnosed with NHL and other cancers since using Roundup are filing personal injury lawsuits against the Monsanto Company. For instance, in one lawsuit the plaintiff, who operated a farm for more than 40 years and used Roundup, developed NHL in 2015.

Another plaintiff used Roundup once a week on her one-acre property. She developed NHL. In a third lawsuit, a California plaintiff used Roundup for more than 30 years while working as a ranch hand on grapefruit and orange groves. He filed his lawsuit in 2016 after developing NHL.

The lawsuits filed against Monsanto are based on a failure to warn. Plaintiffs allege Monsanto knew or should have known Roundup was potentially harmful to consumers. A failure to warn doesn’t claim there’s a defect with the product or that it was manufactured improperly. Instead, plaintiff claim the Monsanto had a legal duty to warn them about the dangers and possible long-term health problems involved in using Roundup.

7 Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer due to extensive use of Roundup Products?

People at an Increased Risk for Roundup Cancer

Anyone who used Roundup since 1974 may be at risk for develop- ing NHL or a related cancer. People at risk for developing after using Roundup for weeks, months or years include: · Turf managers · County and city workers · Gardeners · Agricultural workers · Independent farmers · Recreation and park workers · Commercial farmers · Forestry workers

How to Protect Yourself

Anyone who has used Roundup may need to legally protect themselves from the cancer risks. People diagnosed with cancer from using Roundup may compensation for: · Medical bills · Loss of companionship and · Emotional suffering funeral expenses if their loved · Physical suffering one died as a result of using · Permanent injuries Roundup · Lost wages

8 Legal Help Receive Compensation from Monsanto in Oklahoma Monsanto failed to warn you about the dangers associated with Roundup. You have the right to know that using Roundup could cause cancer. Contact Richardson, Richardson, Boudreaux, PLLC for a free consultation. We are warriors for the people. We’ll fight Monsanto on your behalf.

We’ve recovered over $500 million in compensation for our clients. To benefit from our thorough representation, call Richardson, Richardson, Boudreaux PLLC at 918.347.6456 for a free initial consultation or visit www.RRBOK.com for more information.

Gary L. Richardson Charles L. “Chuck” Richardson Paul T. Boudreaux Founding Attorney Managing Partner Partner A Renowned Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer Trusted Personal Injury Attorney in Tulsa Skilled Personal Injury Attorney in Tulsa

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