Media Advisory - Toronto Lawyers Announce $500 Million Class Action Lawsuit Against the Makers of Roundup Herbicide

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2019 /CNW/ - More than 18,000 lawsuits have been filed in the United States against the makers of Roundup, alleging that its active ingredient glyphosate causes various forms of cancer. These lawsuits have resulted in awarded damages exceeding two billion dollars.   

Diamond and Diamond Lawyers will be spearheading Canada's largest class action lawsuit against Bayer, Monsanto and other named defendants. The Plaintiff class currently exceeds 60 individuals, though thousands may have been affected.

The Plaintiffs and their representatives will address the media live discussing changes to their health, the legal course of action and more. 

What:  Live simultaneous press conference at three locations

Who:Multiple Plaintiffs and Lawyers Sandra Zisckind, Darryl Singer, Richard Chang, Basil
Bansal and Jeremy Diamond

Where: The various offices of Diamond and Diamond Lawyers

Vancouver, British Colombia -  1727 West Broadway, Suite 400, Vancouver, BC

Edmonton, Alberta -  4246 97 Street NW, Unit 100, Edmonton, AB

Toronto, Ontario -  255 Consumers Road, Floor 5, Toronto, ON

When: November 20^th, 2019 at 1pm EST

Vancouver- 10am PST

Edmonton- 11am MST

Toronto- 1pm EST

All pertinent information will be provided during the above noted press conference and on www.diamondlaw.ca immediately following.

SOURCE Diamond and Diamond

Jordan Whelan, [email protected], (647)-278-6494