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Article III Project founder says Feinstein, Harris 'acting disgracefully' by blocking Trump nominee to district court
SAN FRANCISCO – Democrat U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris are continuing to block President Donald Trump’s appointed nominee, Patrick Bumatay, from filling a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California in a move that has sparked much controversy.
Verdict does not reflect evidence presented in Alameda County Roundup case, Monsanto legal team says
OAKLAND – Monsanto recently filed a post-trial motion asking an Alameda County Superior Court judge to reverse May’s $2 billion jury verdict regarding the herbicide Roundup.
Wells Fargo to pay $386 million settlement in car loan lawsuit
SANTA ANA – Wells Fargo has agreed to pay at least $386 million to settle allegations the bank signed thousands of customers up for car loan insurance without their consent. The costly insurance allegedly resulted in many customers having their vehicles repossessed.
Los Angeles County sues Monsanto over allegations of PCB chemical contamination in waterways
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County recently filed a lawsuit against Bayer, who last year purchased Monsanto, alleging that the company contaminated its local waterways and environment for decades with PCB chemicals used while manufacturing Monsanto products.
CJAC supports bills clarifying California Consumer Privacy Act before it takes effect
SACRAMENTO – With Internet privacy becoming a major concern across the country, many eyes are looking west in the direction of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The first of its kind bill, which was hastily pushed through legislation last year, is set to take effect at the turn of the year; but many around the Golden State are left with more questions than answers.
Second attorney sanctioned by federal judge in case of Hardeman v. Monsanto case
SAN FRANCISCO – A second attorney was sanctioned by a San Francisco federal judge on May 21 for “bad faith misconduct” stemming from her opening statements against Monsanto and its product Roundup earlier this year.
Federal judge appoints prominent mediator for Roundup cases; sets next trial date
SAN FRANCISCO – This week a federal judge overseeing nation-wide litigation against Monsanto’s product Roundup appointed a prominent mediator for court-mandated settlements and set guidelines as well as future trial dates for the more than 1,300 pending multidistrict litigation (MDL) cases claiming that the herbicide causes cancer.
Monsanto loses third cancer case, ordered to pay $2 billion
OAKLAND – An Alameda County Superior Court jury ruled against Monsanto on Monday in the company’s third case in which the plaintiffs alleged that its product caused their cancer, awarding a Bay Area-couple more than $2 billion in damages.
Third Monsanto trial comes to an end; verdict looms
OAKLAND – The third trial in which plaintiffs allege that the popular weedkiller Roundup caused their cancer came to an end this week and the verdict looms.
Proposed bill looks to amend California Consumer Privacy Act
SACRAMENTO – A newly proposed bill regarding Internet privacy is advancing in California' legislature, responding to last year’s groundbreaking California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and in the wake of a failed proposal that would have required consumers to affirmatively consent to their personal information being shared.
Monsanto expert witness says human body repels glyphosate - 'confident there's no hazard'
OAKLAND – The third trial against Monsanto wrapped its sixth week as the discussion of whether or not Roundup use was a substantial factor in causing a Northern California couple’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma continued, bringing Monsanto’s expert witnesses to the stand.
EPA reaffirms the safety of herbicide glyphosate - 'no risk to public health'
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a statement Tuesday that there are “no risks to public health when glyphosate is used in accordance with its current label” and that “glyphosate is not a carcinogen.”
Married couple testifies in third Monsanto cancer case
OAKLAND – Plaintiffs Alva and Alberta Pilliod testified in an Oakland courtroom last week, claiming that the common weed killer Roundup was a substantial factor in causing their non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Third Roundup trial continues in state court while federal judge calls for mediation
“There’s no risk using it less than two days or less per year. But if you used it more than two days per year, the risk goes up almost two-fold, and it’s statistically significant.”
Judge denies plaintiffs’ attempt at gag order on Monsanto's Roundup safety messaging
OAKLAND - A judge presiding over the latest trial involving Monsanto's Roundup has denied plaintiffs' attempt at stifling the company's messaging over the herbicide's safety.
Third Roundup trial underway in Oakland; plaintiffs are married couple both with cancer
OAKLAND – The third case in which Monsanto’s Roundup is alleged to have caused cancer got underway at the Oakland, Alameda County Superior Courthouse on March 28. Opening statements of Pilliod v. Monsanto were made just hours before a federal jury found Monsanto liable for $80.5 million across the Bay in San Francisco in the case of Edwin Hardeman v. Monsanto.
Federal jury awards Roundup plaintiff $80.5 million in second trial phase
For the second time in less than a year Monsanto was hammered by a federal jury who found that their product Roundup caused cancer, making them liable for over $80 million in damages.
Roundup trial’s second phase closes; plaintiff seeks punitive damages from Monsanto
SAN FRANCISCO – The second phase of the case of Edwin Hardeman v. Monsanto came to a close on Tuesday and the jury will now decide what damages are owed to the 70-year-old Northern California resident.
Second phase of Roundup trial under way; Defense argues company has acted responsibly
SAN FRANCISCO – In the case of Edwin Hardeman v. Monsanto, the opening phase came to a close on Tuesday afternoon with the federal jury ruling in favor of the plaintiff. While the ruling was a big win for Hardeman and a major blow to Monsanto, there was little time for reflection as the trial quickly moved on to its second phase.
Jury finds Roundup was substantial factor in causing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; But Bayer stands by product heading into phase 2
After nearly a week of deliberation, a San Francisco federal jury found that the Monsanto product Roundup was a “substantial factor” in causing a Northern California man’s non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.