Supreme Court ruling blocks lawsuits against maker of Roundup

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The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Bayer, the maker of Roundup, blocking thousands of state lawsuits alleging failure to warn about cancer risks.
The decision hinges on federal law preempting state labeling requirements, as federal regulators found no cancer link and did not mandate a warning label.
The ruling is a victory for the Trump administration and Bayer, but drew dissent from Justices Jackson and Gorsuch, who argued a warning could have been added.
Environmental groups and claimants' representatives criticized the ruling as a setback for public health and justice for those harmed by pesticides.
Bayer plans to proceed with a $7.25 billion class-action settlement and has set aside billions to resolve Roundup claims, while stopping glyphosate in U.S. residential products.
The case originated from a Missouri gardener awarded $1.25 million for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but he never received payment due to appeals.
Debate continues over glyphosate's cancer risks, with WHO classifying it as 'probably carcinogenic,' but EPA deeming it safe when used as directed.
The ruling may impact similar pesticide lawsuits and has sparked tension with health advocates, including the MAHA movement, who seek to reduce pesticide use.

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