Court Ends Lawsuits Claiming Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer

A court rejected multiple lawsuits alleging that Roundup weedkiller caused cancer in users. The ruling is expected to shape the outcome of thousands of additional cases making similar claims against the manufacturer.

Background on the Litigation Lawsuits have alleged that exposure to the herbicide led to cancer diagnoses in plaintiffs. The manufacturer has faced repeated claims over the safety of the product.

The court’s action is likely to determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the company over similar claims. Thousands of lawsuits alleging the herbicide causes cancer are likely to end following the ruling.

“The court’s decision is likely to determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, which manufactures the weedkiller, over similar claims.”

“Thousands of lawsuits alleging Roundup causes cancer are likely dead after Supreme Court Monsanto ruling.”