Overview
- The ruling reinstates a 2021 jury award to three teachers from Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Washington.
- It overturns an appeals court decision last year that had set aside the verdict against Bayer.
- More than 200 students, staff, and parents allege cancers and other illnesses tied to PCBs that plaintiffs say leaked from school light fixtures.
- Bayer said it disagrees with the decision and is reviewing further legal options, including its argument over the availability of punitive damages under state law.
- Bayer previously announced a framework in August to resolve other PCB cases related to the school, excluding the cases addressed in this ruling, and says existing reserves cover expected costs.