Supreme Court to Weigh In on Bayer's Controversial Weedkiller Litigation

The Supreme Court will hear Bayer's appeal to block lawsuits alleging its weedkiller, Roundup, causes cancer. Bayer disputes this claim but faces numerous lawsuits. The company has set aside funds for settlements, argues EPA's approval should negate state claims, and has sought state laws to prevent lawsuits.

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from agrochemical giant Bayer to block state lawsuits that claim its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

The focus is on whether the EPA's approval without a cancer warning should preclude these claims, amidst inconsistent lower court rulings.

Bayer faces widespread litigation and has set aside USD 16 billion for settlements, contending that federal approval should negate state-level lawsuits while advocating for legal immunity.

(With inputs from agencies.)