Bayer Petitions US Supreme Court Over Glyphosate Lawsuits

The company seeks resolution on whether federal law overrides state law for cancer warnings, with tens of thousands of cases hanging in the balance.

Bayer has formally requested the US Supreme Court review a 2023 Missouri case involving glyphosate, citing conflicting lower court rulings.
Central to the case is whether federal law preempts state laws requiring cancer warnings on glyphosate-based products like Roundup.
The Supreme Court's decision on whether to hear the case is expected by mid-2025, with a potential ruling anticipated in 2026.
Bayer argues that the US Environmental Protection Agency's approval of glyphosate labels without cancer warnings supports its position.
The outcome could significantly impact Bayer's financial liabilities, with 68,000 unresolved lawsuits and billions already spent on settlements.