Washington state

Washington Supreme Court restores $185 million verdict for teachers allegedly poisoned by Monsanto-made PCBs

The Washington Supreme Court this week restored a $185 million verdict against the former Monsanto company, now owned by Bayer, over toxic chemicals in a state school building that allegedly poisoned three teachers.

High-stakes hearing to debate state law limiting PCB injury claims

By Shannon Kelleher

Lawyers for three teachers in Washington state will face off against attorneys for the former Monsanto company in a key court hearing on Tuesday over alleged PCB-related injuries that could impact similar cases nationwide.