Glyphosate Cancer Victim: Monsanto Verdict Stands; Preemption Issue Inapplicable

Mealey's (February 12, 2020, 2:41 PM EST) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A glyphosate cancer victim on Feb. 11 filed a brief in California appeals court contending that it should affirm a verdict in his favor against Monsanto Co., the maker of the herbicide Roundup, and arguing that the appellate court does not need to rule on the issue of preemption raised by Monsanto because “the verdict stands on the finding of strict liability” (DeWayne Johnson v. Monsanto Company, Nos. A155940 and A156706, Calif. App., 1st Dist.)....