Former Steeler Merril Hoge Sues Maker Of Round-Up, Says Weed Killer Caused His Cancer
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers player Merril Hoge is suing Monsanto, the company which makes the controversial weed killer, Round-Up.
According to the lawsuit, Hoge says Round-Up caused the non-Hodgkin's lymphoma he developed in 2003.
After many rounds of chemotherapy, Hoge's cancer went into remission.
Hoge says he was exposed to Round-Up for many years, starting back in 1977, when he worked on a farm.
Hundreds of similar lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto claiming the chemicals in Round-Up cause cancer.
Monsanto insists Round-Up is safe.
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