Jury orders Bayer to pay $100 million over PCBs in Washington school
Source: Reuters
January 14, 2025 7:57 PM EST Updated 12 hours ago
Jan 14 (Reuters) - A Washington jury on Tuesday ordered Bayer (BAYGn.DE) to pay $100 million to four people who say they were sickened by toxic chemicals known as PCBs at a Seattle-area school, but found the company was not liable for injuries alleged by 11 others.
The verdict, which follows a two-month trial, is the latest in a string of trials against the chemical company over the alleged contamination at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Washington.
More than 200 students, employees and parents have said they developed cancer, thyroid conditions, neurological injuries and other health problems from polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, leaking from the school's light fixtures. The chemicals were made by Monsanto, which Bayer acquired in 2018.
Monsanto said in a statement it will pursue post-trial motions, and an appeal if necessary, to overturn the verdict or reduce the "excessive" damages awarded to the four plaintiffs.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/legal/bayer-must-pay-100-million-latest-trial-over-pcbs-washington-school-jury-finds-2025-01-14/