Sep10
EP322: The Dangers of Pesticides & Fighting Monsanto with Dewayne “Lee” Johnson
IN THIS EPISODE
Imagine battling for justice against a giant corporation in court, your health and life on the line, and being awarded over $200 million.
This was the reality for Dewayne "Lee" Johnson, the brave groundskeeper who took on Monsanto and won a landmark lawsuit that shocked the world.
His story is not just about one man's fight against a powerful company; it’s a tale of resilience, truth, and the pursuit of justice in the face of overwhelming adversity.
In our latest episode of the Optimize Paleo Podcast, we sit down with Dewayne "Lee" Johnson to delve into the details of his incredible journey, the legal battle that made headlines, and the profound implications it has for public health and corporate accountability.
This is a conversation you won’t want to miss and here are some of my favorite moments:
- What Monsanto told him about glyphosate’s safety
- The choices that lead to his Glyphosate exposure
- The moment he noticed his first symptoms
- The link between glyphosate exposure and cancer
- The shocking reason his settlement was reduced
- His ultimate goal for speaking out
- Whether the levels of glyphosate in food are an issue
- And so much more!
Dewayne doesn’t really do interviews anymore - so listen in for exclusive access to his remarkable story.
I sincerely hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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>>> Listen to Dewayne "Lee" Johnson's Powerful Song from 'Into the Weeds' HERE!
BIO
Dewayne “Lee” Johnson is a musician and former school groundskeeper who developed terminal Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2014 following a workplace accident in which he was drenched in Ranger Pro, a commercial-grade variant of Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup. Johnson sued Monsanto, and in 2018, a California jury awarded him $298 million in damages after they unanimously determined that Monsanto failed to provide warning of the carcinogenic dangers of its product. This figure was later cut back to $20.5 million, which Johnson received in late 2020. Johnson lives with his wife, Araceli, and two children in Napa, California.
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