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Supreme Court may block thousands of lawsuits over Monsanto's weed killer

January 17, 2026

The Supreme Court is set to hear Monsanto's case arguing for protection from numerous lawsuits related to its weed killer, Roundup. Monsanto claims it should not face legal action because the EPA has not mandated a cancer warning label on the product, while environmentalists argue against providing immunity to manufacturers of potentially harmful products.

FILE - Containers of Roundup are displayed for sale on a store shelf in San Francisco, Feb. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Haven Daley, File)

Credit: (Haven Daley / Associated Press)

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Supreme Court to hear Monsanto's argument for lawsuit protection.
Monsanto cites lack of EPA-required warning label for Roundup.
Environmentalists oppose shielding manufacturers from legal accountability.
Tens of thousands of lawsuits could be affected by the court's decision.

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Supreme Court may block thousands of lawsuits over Monsanto's weed killer

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Supreme Court may block thousands of lawsuits over Monsanto's weed killer

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