Monsanto Produced PCBs Pervasive in School – Expert Testifies

Publish Date : 10/30/2024

In an ongoing trial, testimony revealed Monsanto-produced PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls – a class of synthetic chemicals widely used in building materials until they were banned in 1979 due to their toxicity) were “pervasive” across Sky Valley Educational Center in Washington. The scientist presented evidence from multiple rounds of environmental testing, which showed PCBs were found in various areas, including light fixtures, air, and classroom caulking, at levels significantly higher than safety guidelines. The lawsuit involves a student and 14 others, claiming health issues from PCB exposure at the school.
Defense attorneys questioned the reliability of the samples. This case is the tenth in a series related to Sky Valley, and Washington’s Supreme Court recently agreed to review a previous $185 million ruling against Monsanto’s successor, Pharmacia LLC, which has faced over $1.1 billion in verdicts from similar cases. Monsanto was acquired by Bayer AG in 2018.