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Supreme Court Reviews Bayer Roundup Lymphoma Verdict

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Supreme Court heard Bayer AG’s appeal of a $1.25 million verdict that found Roundup caused lymphoma, with a decision due by June end.
The justices asked whether states can act on safety data while pesticide labeling under Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act stays unchanged.
Bayer argues the Act preempts claims because EPA has not required a cancer warning and offers a $7.25 billion settlement and an $11.25 billion reserve for 100,000 lawsuits.

History

Historical Context

In August 1996 President Bill Clinton signed the Food Quality Protection Act, overhauling the EPA’s pesticide program and creating a $1.5 billion risk-assessment fund with a ten-fold safety margin for children. Within ten years the EPA reassessed 99% of tolerances, revoking thousands of uses. The Supreme Court’s review of Bayer AG’s appeal of a $1.25 million Roundup verdict now tests that reform’s impact on liability.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court heard Bayer AG’s appeal of a $1.25 million verdict that found Roundup caused lymphoma, with a decision due by June end.
The justices asked whether states can act on safety data while pesticide labeling under Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act stays unchanged.
Bayer argues the Act preempts claims because EPA has not required a cancer warning and offers a $7.25 billion settlement and an $11.25 billion reserve for 100,000 lawsuits.

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