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Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller Roundup

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal pesticide law preempts state claims regarding failure to warn consumers about cancer risks. This decision shields Bayer's Monsanto from thousands of lawsuits related to the weedkiller Roundup. The ruling makes it more difficult to sue over the chemical glyphosate.

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The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling blocking lawsuits over Roundup's pesticide warning labels.

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  1. Supreme Court blocks Roundup cancer lawsuits

    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal pesticide law preempts state claims regarding failure to warn consumers about cancer risks. This decision shields Bayer's Monsanto from thousands of lawsuits related to the weedkiller Roundup. The ruling makes it more difficult to sue over the chemical glyphosate.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto is not liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about alleged cancer risks on Roundup labels.
    • The court decision was 7-2.
    • Federal pesticide law preempts state failure-to-warn claims.
    • The ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup.
    • Glyphosate is the key ingredient in Roundup and is the most common herbicide used in agriculture.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Bayer's stock jumped following the ruling.
    • The ruling rattled MAHA activists.
    • The court overturned a 1.25 million dollar labeling suit.
    • The government will release an updated safety review of Roundup's key ingredient in a few months.
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