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Supreme Court Rules Against Roundup Lawsuits
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The Supreme Court just handed Bayer a major legal victory, ruling 7-2 that the company can’t be sued in state courts for failing to warn users about Roundup’s potential cancer risks — because federal regulators deemed the cancer link unlikely and didn’t require warning labels. This decision shields Bayer from thousands of lawsuits, with CEO calling it a win for innovation and food affordability, while critics call it a setback for victims and environmental advocates. Though failure-to-warn claims are blocked, other lawsuits may still proceed. Bayer is still pushing forward with a $7.25 billion settlement plan and lobbying states for legal protections — highlighting a growing divide between agricultural interests and public health advocates. The ruling underscores federal authority over product labeling, but the debate over Roundup’s safety is far from over.
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