Stakes high as supreme court set to rule on law involving Monsanto’s weed-killing pesticide
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if federal law stops states from requiring cancer warnings on Monsanto’s weed killer, glyphosate. Monsanto says if the EPA does not require a cancer warning, they cannot be sued, while opponents argue people should keep the right to sue if they get sick.Key Facts
- The case focuses on glyphosate, a widely used weed killer linked to cancer by some studies.
- Monsanto is owned by Bayer and wants the court to stop many lawsuits claiming Roundup caused cancer.
- Monsanto argues federal law (FIFRA) prevents states from demanding cancer warnings if the EPA says the product is safe.
- The EPA has said glyphosate and Roundup do not cause cancer and do not require warnings.
- Opponents say states should be allowed to require warnings and that people should keep the right to sue.
- Lower courts have ruled differently on this issue, and the Supreme Court’s 2005 ruling is relevant.
- The decision could affect state powers and how companies are held responsible for harmful products.
- Many organizations, officials, and advocacy groups have submitted legal briefs and planned protests about the case.
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