Noah Wexler

In the firm’s second trial against Bayer/Monsanto, Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Roland Christensen, along with Thomas R. Kline, Chris Gomez, Melissa Merck, and Toby L. Millrood of Kline & Spector, won another historic verdict for another victim of Roundup, the world’s most infamous herbicide. Our firm’s relentless dedication to the truth led to the $2.25 billion verdict.

Monsanto had been hiding from the fact that Roundup causes cancer for decades. Bayer has maintained that Roundup was fundamentally safe to use despite a scientific consensus that Roundup can cause cancer, specifically non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Our client, John, used Roundup at both home and work, which exposed him to higher levels of glyphosate than most people. Of course, John felt he had nothing to fear because Monsanto had publicly said Roundup was safe even though its internal scientists knew that it was not.

Our team presented John’s story to a highly educated jury that considered the evidence carefully before deciding that John should receive $250 million in compensation and then awarding $2 billion in punitive damages against Monsanto/Bayer to deter them for their bad conduct.

This is the largest verdict against Monsanto or Bayer for Roundup. Our firm was proud we could help John and others hold one of the world’s largest companies accountable for deceptively poisoning Americans.

Attorneys Kyle Findley, Noah Wexler, and our trial team secured a record-setting $2.065 billion verdict on behalf of John Barnes, a Georgia resident who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after two decades of Roundup use. From 1999 to 2019, Mr. Barnes regularly purchased and applied the glyphosate-based herbicide at his home, trusting Monsanto’s marketing that the product was safe. In reality, Monsanto had known since the 1980s that glyphosate could cause cancer—and actively concealed this truth.

At trial, we exposed decades of corporate misconduct. Internal documents, expert testimony, and regulatory records revealed Monsanto’s efforts to suppress scientific studies, mislead federal agencies, and brand Roundup as “harmless” despite mounting global evidence of its dangers.

In March 2020, Mr. Barnes was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The jury’s award, including compensatory and punitive damages, is the largest single-plaintiff injury verdict in Georgia’s history and the first Roundup case tried in the state. This landmark victory sends a clear message: corporations that prioritize profit over public health will be held accountable.

Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Caj Boatright achieved a record $205,000,000 settlement on behalf of their clients. The settlement was reached after years of hard-fought litigation that overcame multiple procedural and substantive hurdles. After dozens of depositions, the case settled shortly before trial.

Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Roland Christensen, along with Thomas R. Kline, Chris Gomez, Melissa Merck, and Toby L. Millrood of Kline & Spector won a milestone verdict for our client in what was a turning point for the victims of Monsanto’s massively profitable weedkiller product.

For years, Monsanto (now Bayer) fought against policies based on growing scientific evidence that Roundup causes cancer. Multiple studies in the late 2010s showed a compelling link between glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) and cancer—specifically non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. One 2019 study showed that glyphosate exposure led to a 41% higher chance of developing cancer.

Before this lawsuit, Monsanto had managed to avoid legal action from individuals who claimed that their cancer diagnosis was a result of exposure to Roundup. A number of these cases were combined into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in Philadelphia. In an MDL, the evidence and testimony presented in one case are applicable to all other cases that follow it. The degree to which a plaintiff is successful sets a precedent for all other plaintiffs. So, Jason knew we had to deliver for our client and all clients after.

For three weeks, our team made the case that Monsanto had a duty to warn users that exposure to Roundup likely caused cancer. “Monsanto knew exactly what it was doing when it chose not to warn people Roundup causes cancer,” Jason told the jury during trial.

“If they told people the truth, we wouldn’t be here in this courtroom.”

We presented our client’s story with compelling evidence, expert testimony, and every tool at our disposal—the result of years of preparation. After three weeks, the jury handed down a verdict that represented a genuine turning point in the fight to hold Roundup’s owners accountable: $25 million for our client in compensatory damages and $150 million in punitive damages against Bayer/Monsanto for failing to warn users of cancer risk. We won the first victory against Roundup in the Philadelphia MDL.

A $175 million verdict not only brought our client justice and financial security for the rest of his life, but it offered hope to the other victims of Roundup exposure who’ve yet to go to trial. It’s the victory that makes the years of preparation and patience worth it, and we could not be happier for our client.

Attorney Noah Wexler recently secured a $154 million settlement for multiple plaintiffs who suffered severe injuries following an explosion at a Houston chemical processing facility. The case, which involved more than 90 depositions and encompassed both product claims and negligence claims against multiple companies, settled on the eve of trial. This outcome was a result of our diligent, relentless efforts to hold these companies responsible, demonstrating the firm's thorough, professional approach to every case.

Arnold & Itkin LLP negotiated a massive nine figure settlement on behalf of their clients after several years of hard fought litigation.

Attorneys from Arnold & Itkin worked together to represent individuals who had been seriously harmed by dangerous, defective products. We helped recover $110 million on behalf of our clients.

Arnold & Itkin attorneys represented individuals who had suffered from the use of defective, dangerous products. Our team reached a record settlement, helping our clients achieve the justice they deserved.

Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, Caj Boatright, and Noah Wexler obtained a large confidential settlement on behalf of their clients. The settlement was reached after Arnold & Itkin won a series of rulings that allowed the case to proceed to trial. Our attorneys are proud to have provided relief to multiple clients with such a large result.

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin, and Kurt Arnold won a potentially record-setting settlement for our client, who was severely injured in an oilfield accident. Multiple companies were responsible for the incident that led to his suffering—specifically, the loss of his arm and other life-altering injuries. When he needed someone to stand up for him against these negligent companies, he chose our firm. Thankfully, we resolved the case in less than 2 years—with only 7 days left before trial was set to begin. Our relentless pursuit of our client’s health and well-being will allow him to enjoy lifelong financial security and medical care. In addition, the companies responsible for his injuries have changed their policies to ensure it doesn’t happen again.

Attorney Noah Wexler and our legal team secured a landmark $33.35 million settlement in Cook County, Illinois, following a tragic commercial motor vehicle accident on IH 75 in Alachua County, Illinois. The collision involved an 18-wheeler and a van carrying our clients. The impact caused devastating injuries and multiple fatalities due to ejections from the vehicle. Through relentless advocacy, Arnold & Itkin held the defendants fully accountable, securing substantial compensation for the victims and their families.

Our team secured a $32 million settlement for a client whose husband was tragically killed in an accident near a construction site. Although liability was fiercely contested throughout the case, our trial team, led by Noah Wexler, overcame numerous obstacles. While no amount of compensation can replace the loss our client and her family have endured, this outcome reaffirms our dedication to fighting for justice and holding those responsible accountable. From the beginning, we knew that this case would require consistent pressure and an aggressive litigation strategy to get the best result for our client.