The War Over the Weedkiller Roundup Might Be Headed to the Supreme Court
The New York Times••business
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court is considering whether to hear a case that could limit widespread lawsuits against Bayer, related to claims that its weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.
- Bayer, which acquired Monsanto in 2018, seeks a ruling on whether federal law protects it from thousands of cancer lawsuits.
- The Trump administration supports Bayer, reversing the Biden administration’s stance, sparking bipartisan opposition from lawmakers, environmental groups, and health activists.
- Critics argue that Bayer is seeking corporate immunity at the expense of public health, emphasizing concerns about the health impacts of Roundup.
- The Court’s decision, expected soon, could have significant implications for tort litigation, with some predicting a ruling favoring Bayer would be highly unpopular.
