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Confronting Bayer's Billion-Dollar Playbook to Fend off Cancer-Related Lawsuits
When American farmers develop cancer from dangerous and deadly chemicals, they should be able to hold the mega-corporations who sold those chemicals accountable.
In the face of hundreds of thousands of claims that ordinary Americans have brought against the manufacturers of Roundup and other pesticides, we’re urging lawmakers to choose the lives of Americans over the profit margins of corporate giants.
Our Impact
We believe that everyone deserves access to justice. That’s why, when powerful corporations try to get away with hurting and exploiting people, we stand up for what’s right.
We’re a non-profit, grassroots campaign working to shed light on predatory business practices, end abusive corporate tactics, and protect your rights.
Whether it’s chemical conglomerates trying to silence people made sick by dangerous products, predatory tech companies exploiting and abusing children, employers discriminating against their workers, or manufacturers putting profit over Americans’ lives, we believe that corporations should be held accountable for their actions.
Because justice shouldn’t be reserved for the wealthy and powerful – justice is for all.
*We are not a law firm and we do not provide legal advice. If you need assistance with a case, please get in touch with a qualified attorney in your state. We do not share or sell any information you choose to provide here.
After almost 50 years of exemplary service, Joanne Grace was unjustly robbed of a career she adored - not because of her performance, but due to her age. When she sought justice for age discrimination, her former employer silenced her through forced arbitration.
Joanne Grace
After finding her missing grandmother’s remains dismembered by an alligator, one of the country's largest nursing home chains tried to force Stephanie Walker Weaver into secret arbitration.
Stephanie Walker Weaver
Euphoria star Angus Cloud's mother, Lisa Cloud, tragically lost her husband to malignant mesothelioma as a result of harmful chemicals in Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder, a product her husband used regularly from 1957 to 2023.
Lisa Cloud
Dewayne "Lee" Johnson, a former groundskeeper, waged a daunting battle for justice against the chemical conglomerate Monsanto, now owned by Bayer. After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, he brought a claim that his daily exposure to the popular weed-killer, Roundup, was a significant factor in the development of his cancer.
Dewayne "Lee" Johnson
Brandy and Toney Roberts experienced a tragic loss when their daughter, Englyn Roberts, took her own life after being influenced by a simulated hanging video on Instagram. It was only after this heartbreaking event that they discovered the peer pressure and online distress Englyn had been experiencing at the hands of Big Tech.
Brandy and Toney Roberts
Darla Gill faced the devastating loss of her 17-year-old daughter, Emma Claire Gill, who fell victim to relentless online bullying and abuse on unregulated social platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Emma was bombarded with violent messages and extorted with explicit photos, tragically leading to her taking her own life.
Emma Claire, daughter of Darla Gill
Mason Eden’s parents, Jennie and David DeSerio confronted the devastating truth about Big Tech favoring profits over people when they tragically lost their son after he was overwhelmed by TikTok videos promoting suicide and encouraging him to shoot himself with a shotgun.
Jennie and David DeSerio
Jennie DeSerio Holds Photo of Mason Eden
We Advocate for Legal Reform and Corporate Accountability
Restoring Your Rights
Forced arbitration clauses, concealed in the fine print terms and conditions of nearly every type of contract, such as employment, credit card, nursing home, and rideshare app agreements, force individuals into a secret and rigged system in which individuals rarely prevail.
If you’ve ever…
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opened a bank account
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downloaded an app
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applied for a credit card, or
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accepted a job
…chances are, you’ve signed away your rights.
Though 99% of Americans don’t know it, there’s a legal trap hidden in most user agreements, “Terms of Service,” product information, and employment agreements.
Lurking in the fine print are forced arbitration clauses – pitfalls that rob consumers of their rights if they’re ever hurt by a product or service and deny workers’ rights if they’re discriminated against or abused in the workplace.
Instead, hard working Americans are pushed into rigged and secretive forced arbitration proceedings that are stacked against them and in favor of big corporations.
As corporations, banks, and employers continue to incorporate forced arbitration clauses into their terms of service and agreements, Take Justice Back is raising awareness of the impact of these clauses and empowering individuals to take action.
Press Releases / Reports
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AAJ Applauds Bipartisan Senate Hearing Restore Americans’ Rights Against Forced Arbitration
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Forced Arbitration by Corporations Surges to Unprecedented Levels
Amicus Briefs
News / Blogs
Protecting Kids
Big Tech companies that fail to protect our children from sexual exploitation and abuse on social media must be held accountable. While these companies relish in skyrocketing profits, our kids’ health and safety pay the price.
If you’ve ever…
-
opened a bank account
-
downloaded an app
-
applied for a credit card, or
-
accepted a job
…chances are, you’ve signed away your rights.
Though 99% of Americans don’t know it, there’s a legal trap hidden in most user agreements, “Terms of Service,” product information, and employment agreements.
Lurking in the fine print are forced arbitration clauses – pitfalls that rob consumers of their rights if they’re ever hurt by a product or service and deny workers’ rights if they’re discriminated against or abused in the workplace.
Instead, hard working Americans are pushed into rigged and secretive forced arbitration proceedings that are stacked against them and in favor of big corporations.
As corporations, banks, and employers continue to incorporate forced arbitration clauses into their terms of service and agreements, Take Justice Back is raising awareness of the impact of these clauses and empowering individuals to take action.
Press Releases / Reports
-
AAJ Applauds Bipartisan Senate Hearing Restore Americans’ Rights Against Forced Arbitration
-
Forced Arbitration by Corporations Surges to Unprecedented Levels
Amicus Briefs
News / Blogs
Texas Two-Stepping Out of Bankruptcy
A tactic known as the "Texas two-step" has gained attention from some of the wealthiest corporations as a way to dodge legal accountability for wrongdoing. This tactic allows profitable companies to file for “bankruptcy”, and then transfer the burden to a smaller subsidiary, letting the original company and its assets escape untouched.
Holding Law-Breaking Corporations Accountable
Industries, such as tobacco, drugs and devices, asbestos, and pesticides, try to protect themselves from being held responsible for the harm and deaths caused by their dangerous and toxic products. Americans should have the right to hold mega-corporations accountable for their actions so that future generations are better protected.
We Advocate for Legal Reform and Corporate Accountability
Restoring Your Rights
Forced arbitration clauses, concealed in the fine print terms and conditions of nearly every type of contract, such as employment, credit card, nursing home, and rideshare app agreements, force individuals into a secret and rigged system in which individuals rarely prevail. If you’ve ever… opened a bank account downloaded an app applied for a credit card, or accepted a job …chances are, you’ve signed away your rights. Though 99% of Americans don’t know it, there’s a legal trap hidden in most user agreements, “Terms of Service,” product information, and employment agreements. Lurking in the fine print are forced arbitration clauses – pitfalls that rob consumers of their rights if they’re ever hurt by a product or service and deny workers’ rights if they’re discriminated against or abused in the workplace. Instead, hard working Americans are pushed into rigged and secretive forced arbitration proceedings that are stacked against them and in favor of big corporations. As corporations, banks, and employers continue to incorporate forced arbitration clauses into their terms of service and agreements, Take Justice Back is raising awareness of the impact of these clauses and empowering individuals to take action. Press Releases / Reports AAJ Applauds Bipartisan Senate Hearing Restore Americans’ Rights Against Forced Arbitration Forced Arbitration by Corporations Surges to Unprecedented Levels Amicus Briefs Smith v. Spizzirri Coinbase, Inc. v. Suski Heckman v. Live Nation Ent., Inc. News / Blogs Axios: Most Americans have signed away their right to take a company to court The Washington Post: Raytheon sued for age discrimination in hiring, favoring recent college grads Law360: Law Profs Throw Flag On NFL's 'Unconscionable' Arbitration * Include Joanne Grace and Stephanie Walker Weaver Photos
Forced arbitration clauses, concealed in the fine print terms and conditions of nearly every type of contract, such as employment, credit card, nursing home, and rideshare app agreements, force individuals into a secret and rigged system in which individuals rarely prevail.
Protecting Kids
Big Tech companies that fail to protect our children from sexual exploitation and abuse on social media must be held accountable. While these companies relish in skyrocketing profits, our kids’ health and safety pay the price.
Protecting Americans' Privacy
Tech companies that fail to protect Americans’ most personal data online and then reap massive profits off of such data. These companies must be transparent and responsible to Americans whose data they misuse or steal.
Texas Two-Stepping Out of Bankruptcy
A tactic known as the "Texas two-step" has gained attention from some of the wealthiest corporations as a way to dodge legal accountability for wrongdoing. This tactic allows profitable companies to file for “bankruptcy”, and then transfer the burden to a smaller subsidiary, letting the original company and its assets escape untouched.
Holding Mega-Corporations Accountable
Industries, such as tobacco, drugs and devices, asbestos, and pesticides, try to protect themselves from being held responsible for the harm and deaths caused by their dangerous and toxic products. Americans should have the right to hold mega-corporations accountable for their actions so that future generations are better protected.
Taking it to the Courts
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) files legal briefs in courts all over the country championing access to justice.
Taking it to the Courts
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) files legal briefs in courts all over the country championing access to justice.