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Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller

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  • Associated Press

  • June 25, 2026

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    The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Bayer, blocking numerous lawsuits alleging failure to warn about Roundup's cancer risks.

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    Bayer acquired Roundup through its purchase of Monsanto in 2018 and has faced thousands of lawsuits, including multibillion-dollar verdicts.

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    The ruling prevents state-level failure-to-warn lawsuits, as federal regulations do not require a cancer warning label for Roundup.

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    Bayer has set aside $16 billion for settlements and proposed a $7.25 billion class-action settlement to resolve remaining claims.

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    Environmental groups criticized the ruling, stating it undermines public health and limits compensation for individuals harmed by pesticides.

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Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller

  • by Associated Press

  • June 25, 2026

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