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Lee Johnson was a man with simple dreams. All he wanted was a steady job and a nice home for his wife and children, something better than the hard life he knew growing up. He never imagined that he would become the face of a David-and-Goliath showdown against one of the world's most powerful corporate giants. But a workplace accident left Lee doused in a toxic chemical and facing a deadly cancer that turned his life upside down. In 2018, the world watched as Lee was thrust to the forefront of one the most dramatic legal battles in recent history.
The Monsanto Papers is the inside story of Lee Johnson's landmark lawsuit against Monsanto. For Lee, the case was a race against the clock, with doctors predicting he wouldn't survive long enough to take the witness stand. For the eclectic band of young, ambitious lawyers representing him, it was a matter of professional pride and personal risk, with millions of dollars and hard-earned reputations on the line. For the public at large, the lawsuit presented a question of corporate accountability. With enough money and influence, could a company endanger its customers, hide evidence, manipulate regulators, and get away with it all, for decades?
Readers will be astounded by the depth of corruption uncovered, captivated by the shocking twists, and moved by Lee's quiet determination to see justice served. With gripping narrative force that reads like fiction, The Monsanto Papers takes readers behind the scenes of a gruelling legal battle, pulling back the curtain on the frailties of the American court system and the lengths to which lawyers will go to fight corporate wrongdoing.
Contents
Introduction: Creve Coeur
Chapter 1. Getting Dirty
Chapter 2. Railroad Avenue
Chapter 3. Making a Case
Chapter 4. Joining Forces
Chapter 5. Going after Goliath
Chapter 6. In the Interests of Justice
Chapter 7. Corporate Secrets
Chapter 8. A Risky Plan
Chapter 9. Just Past Midnight
Chapter 10. Lizard Man
Chapter 11. A Question of Science
Chapter 12. San Francisco Showdown
Chapter 13. The Cavalry
Chapter 14. Staying Alive
Chapter 15. The Trial Begins
Chapter 16. For the Defense
Chapter 17. An Unusual Case
Chapter 18. Fighting Until the Last Breath
Chapter 19. The Last Word
Chapter 20. Verdict
Epilogue: A Leaf That Doesn't Die
A Note on Sources
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Index
