Meet the Roundup Team

Tens of thousands of people across the U.S. are participating in Roundup litigation after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Although the manufacturers continue to insist their product is safe, scientific evidence has shown that use of the herbicide increases the risk of developing cancer. Many juries across the country have agreed that Roundup is dangerous.  

Our team works with people who have been exposed to Roundup in order to give them the financial support they need to move forward. Companies have a legal and moral obligation to create safe products. When they fail to do so, we fight on behalf of our clients to make sure that they’re held accountable. 

From legal assistants to attorneys, the team at Wallace Miller works hard to move our clients’ claims forward and create better safety standards. We combine the legal expertise needed to go toe-to-toe with powerful companies with the dedication, communication, and transparency our clients deserve. 

Your legal team for Roundup lawsuits

Led by Wallace Miller partner Timothy E. Jackson, the Roundup litigation team puts in the work every day to make a real difference in people’s lives. Timothy is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ attorney who fights not only to achieve fair compensation for his clients, but also to change a system that allows companies to manufacture and distribute harmful products. He works closely with his team to make sure his clients’ voices are heard. 

Working alongside Timothy in the Roundup weed killer practice, attorney Alexandrea M. Messner transitioned from the defense side of the legal field in order to help people more directly through civil litigation. She works hands-on with clients, making sure that individuals feel heard and supported in battles against multinational corporations. 

The Roundup legal team is rounded out by an excellent support staff: 

• Gabriela Lopez (Senior Paralegal) brings her extensive experience managing large-volume litigations to ensure that all cases receive the attention and care they deserve. She oversees all aspects of case management, including discovery, filings, and preparing cases for trial, and assists with case resolution. She also supervises paralegals to ensure compliance with legal protocols and provides them with legal knowledge to better assist clients in every step of the litigation process. 

• Yulissa Izaguirre (Paralegal) assists with case preparation, client communication, and daily case management for the Roundup litigation. She provides the support that clients and attorneys need for a successful case, including sending updates, filing, completing discovery, monitoring deadlines, and reviewing medical records. In every case she works on, she brings dedication, efficiency, and a genuine passion for helping others. 

The team also works with Legal Nurse Consultant Debbie Pritts to gain a thorough understanding of the medical aspects of our clients’ claims. Find out more about the role of a Legal Nurse Consultant on our blog. 

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Roundup exposure and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

Manufactured by Monsanto and Bayer, Roundup is the most popular herbicide (or weed killer) in the U.S. and is widely marketed and sold in other countries across the globe. Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, has been identified as a probable carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and studies have shown that exposure to the chemical increases risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that Roundup has low toxicity in humans, reports have found that Monsanto company executives worked closely with EPA officials and suppressed research showing the dangers of their products. 

As the scientific evidence on the risks of glyphosate exposure grows, glyphosate-based herbicides have been banned and restricted in many countries. While people who work with Roundup in their jobs—including landscapers, agricultural workers, and groundskeepers—are at the highest risk of exposure, people may also develop cancer as a result of Roundup use at home. 

Now, tens of thousands of plaintiffs across the U.S. are filing lawsuits against Roundup’s manufacturers. Cases have been consolidated in federal court in the Northern District of California and more lawsuits have been filed in state courts. 

Wallace Miller partner Timothy E. Jackson.

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Money doesn’t solve everything, but it’s many people’s most consistent source of stress—especially if they’re dealing with medical bills, lost wages, or other financial issues. After a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma caused by Roundup exposure, compensation from the companies responsible for the disease can go a long way toward helping people recover and move forward. 

Monsanto failed to protect its consumers from the consequences of exposure to toxic pesticides. From investigating a potential case to readying a case for trial to standing up for our clients in settlement negotiations, our team works every day to make sure they are held accountable.