Supreme Court to Decide on Monsanto's Liability Over Roundup Cancer Risks
John Durnell, a former user of the weedkiller Roundup, is at the center of a Supreme Court case that will determine whether Monsanto can be sued for not warning about potential cancer risks associated with glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. Durnell, who developed blood cancer, previously won a $1.25 million jury verdict against Monsanto. The case has significant implications as Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, faces billions in potential liabilities. The Trump administration has backed Monsanto, emphasizing the importance of glyphosate for national security and agriculture. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not required cancer warnings for glyphosate, despite a 2015 World Health Organization finding that it is 'probably carcinogenic.' The case is set against a backdrop of a proposed $7.25 billion settlement that could resolve many lawsuits. 
