Tam

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

IN RE: ROUNDUP PRODUCTS MDL No. 2741

LIABILITY LITIGATION

Case No. 16-md-02741-VC

This document relates to: ORDER GRANTING SUMMARY

JUDGMENT

Tam v. Monsanto, 20-cv-4216 Re: Dkt. No.

Summary judgment is granted in favor of Monsanto because the plaintiff, Wesley Tam, has failed to disclose a specific causation expert. Tam’s counsel argues that he doesn’t need a specific causation expert because he “is not seeking redress for having developed cancer as a result of exposure to Roundup.” Dkt. No. 21 at 3. Rather, if properly warned, he “would never have purchased, let alone used, Roundup.” Id. at 4. To the extent that this theory is about the money he spent on Roundup, and not medical injuries, it is simply not the case described in the complaint. The complaint alleges that Roundup caused Tam to develop NHL. Dkt. No. 1-1 ¶ 101. It alleges that Roundup caused his teeth to fall out. Id. ¶ 102. It alleges that he “has suffered and continues to suffer grave injuries, and has endured pain and discomfort, as well as economic hardship, including considerable financial expenses for medical care and treatment.”…