In a major blow to thousands of plaintiffs, the US Supreme Court has issued a ruling that could effectively put an end to lawsuits alleging that the popular herbicide Roundup causes cancer. The high court's decision, which stems from a case involving Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup, sets a precedent that could shield the company and other chemical manufacturers from liability for claims related to the herbicide's active ingredient, glyphosate. The ruling has significant implications for the tens of thousands of people who have filed lawsuits alleging that Roundup exposure led to their cancer diagnoses, many of whom claim that Monsanto knew about the risks but failed to warn consumers. With the Supreme Court's decision, it remains to be seen whether these plaintiffs will be able to seek justice through other means, or if the ruling will be a death knell for their cases.
Thousands of lawsuits alleging Roundup causes cancer are likely dead after Supreme Court Monsanto ruling.
