General Causation definition
General Causation means whether exposure to Roundup Products can cause NHL in humans to the level of causation (and proof thereof) necessary to maintain a Claim under applicable law.
General Causation means that it is probable that exposure to C-8 is capable of causing a particular Human Disease.
General Causation means that a product is capable of causing the disease at issue in anyone, as distinguished from “specific causation,” which means that the product was a substantial factor in bringing about the plaintiff’s injury. (See Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Cases (2019) 37 Cal.App.5th 292, 323–332.)
Examples of General Causation in a sentence
Without limiting the foregoing, the evidentiary use is applicable in any and all Roundup Lawsuits and with respect to any and all Roundup Claims that require proof of any causal connection between exposure to Roundup Products and NHL, and to any Claims seeking a determination of the issue of General Causation.
The Monsanto Parties retain all rights to contend that a Settlement Class Member Party must satisfy the threshold internal dose level set forth in a Causation Shown Finding to demonstrate General Causation and Specific Causation under applicable law, and Settlement Class Member Parties retain all rights to contend otherwise.