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Supreme Court rules in weedkiller cancer case

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  • O. Rose Broderick

  • June 26, 2026

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    The Supreme Court ruled that Bayer cannot face failure-to-warn lawsuits regarding Roundup weedkiller and its alleged cancer risks.

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    This ruling is expected to block thousands of lawsuits claiming Bayer failed to warn about cancer risks associated with glyphosate.

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

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    The ruling aligns with the Trump administration's views but highlights divisions between movements advocating for health and pesticide regulation.

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    Bayer has removed glyphosate as an ingredient from Roundup sold in the U.S. following ongoing litigation and public scrutiny.

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Supreme Court rules in weedkiller cancer case

  • by O. Rose Broderick

  • June 26, 2026

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