Supreme Court Shields Monsanto From Roundup Cancer Claims

WHO:

CNN - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a leading advocate against pesticides before joining the Trump administration.

NBC News - Leaders of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement expressed feelings of betrayal by the Supreme Court ruling on Roundup.

CNN - John Durnell became known as “spray man” in his St. Louis neighborhood for using Roundup in local parks.

CNN - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was part of the legal team that represented DeWayne “Lee” Johnson.

CNN - John Durnell, a Missouri man diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

CNN - Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup.

CNN - Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who wrote the opinion for the Supreme Court.

CNN - Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch, who dissented.

CNN - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., part of the legal team for another Roundup case.

CNN - Bayer, the company that purchased Monsanto in 2018.

WHAT:

[13 articles] - CNN - The Supreme Court's ruling could block "thousands of lawsuits" against Monsanto, as it ruled that the company cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about alleged cancer risks from Roundup.

[13 articles] - CBS News Politics - The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup.

[13 articles] - ABC News US - The Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer.

CNN - The Supreme Court's ruling could affect "thousands of other lawsuits" against Monsanto, as it blocks claims that the company failed to warn users about cancer risks associated with Roundup.

CNN - The Supreme Court's decision was a 7-2 ruling, with Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.

Newsweek - Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote in her dissent that the majority "misunderstands" a law central to their ruling about the weedkiller Roundup.

[10 articles] - CNN - The Supreme Court's ruling could affect "thousands of other lawsuits" against Monsanto, as it blocks claims that the company failed to warn users about cancer risks associated with Roundup.

[10 articles] - CNN - The Supreme Court's decision was a 7-2 ruling, with Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.

[10 articles] - CNN - The ruling comes amid increasing motivation from President Trump's "Make America Healthy Again" supporters, who rallied at the Supreme Court during the case's arguments.

[10 articles] - CNN - The Missouri appeals court had previously upheld the $1.25 million verdict in favor of Durnell before the Supreme Court's ruling overturned it.

CNN - The Supreme Court's ruling was a 7-2 decision.

CNN - The Supreme Court's decision could affect "thousands of other lawsuits" against Monsanto.

CNN - The company has removed glyphosate from the consumer version of Roundup, but it remains in industrial versions used by farmers.

CNN - The Trump administration supported Monsanto's argument in the case, warning of a potential "state-by-state cacophony" of regulations if the ruling favored Durnell.

CNN - Durnell is one of more than 100,000 people who have sued Monsanto over Roundup.

CNN - The Supreme Court's decision could have implications for thousands of other lawsuits against Monsanto.

CNN - The Supreme Court ruled against John Durnell, tossing a $1.25 million verdict in his favor.

CBS News Politics - The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about alleged cancer risks from Roundup.

ABC News US - The ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits alleging that Monsanto failed to warn users that Roundup could cause cancer.

CNN - Durnell's lawsuit claimed his cancer was caused by exposure to Roundup.

WHERE:

CNN - St. Louis, Missouri, where John Durnell used Roundup in local parks.

CNN - The Supreme Court, where the case was argued.

WHEN:

CNN - The Supreme Court issued its ruling on the case on a Thursday.

CNN - The lawsuit was filed after Durnell was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

WHY:

[13 articles] - CNN - Business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, warned that if the Supreme Court sided with Durnell, it would open other industries that are subject to similar federal requirements to lawsuits, potentially including medical devices, cosmetics, pool products, and even pet food.

CNN - Business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, warned that siding with Durnell could expose other industries to similar lawsuits, potentially affecting medical devices, cosmetics, pool products, and pet food subject to at least some federal labeling regulations.

NBC News - The Trump administration's support for Bayer, the maker of Roundup, angered prominent voices in the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.

[10 articles] - CNN - Business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, expressed concerns that siding with Durnell could expose other industries to similar lawsuits, potentially affecting medical devices, cosmetics, pool products, and pet food.

CNN - Business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, expressed concerns that siding with Durnell could expose other industries to similar lawsuits.

CNN - Business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, warned that siding with Durnell could open other industries to lawsuits.

CNN - The ruling is based on the argument that federal law does not require a cancer warning on Roundup's label, which preempts state law claims.

CNN - Business groups warned that siding with Durnell could lead to a "state-by-state cacophony" of regulations affecting various industries.

HOW:

[13 articles] - CNN - Monsanto's legal argument centered on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which they claimed preempts state law claims regarding labeling requirements for pesticides.

[10 articles] - CNN - Monsanto's legal argument centered on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which they claimed preempts state law claims regarding labeling requirements for pesticides.

CNN - Monsanto's lawyers focused on a 1972 law, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which sets out extensive approval and label regulations for herbicides.

CNN - Monsanto argued that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act preempts state law claims regarding labeling requirements.

CNN - The Environmental Protection Agency has never required cancer warnings on Roundup's labeling.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 11:52 UTC)

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Monsanto, stating that the company cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks associated with its weedkiller, Roundup. This decision could block thousands of lawsuits against the company, as business groups had warned that a ruling against Monsanto could open the door for similar lawsuits across various industries, including medical devices and cosmetics. Monsanto's legal argument was based on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which they claimed takes precedence over state law claims regarding pesticide labeling requirements.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 04:20 UTC)

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court decided by a 7-2 vote to block claims against Monsanto regarding cancer risks associated with Roundup, a decision that could impact thousands of other lawsuits. Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch dissented, highlighting the contentious nature of the case. Business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, have raised concerns that siding with the plaintiffs could open the door for similar lawsuits across various industries, including medical devices and cosmetics.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 01:41 UTC)

Leaders of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement are voicing feelings of betrayal following a Supreme Court ruling regarding the weedkiller Roundup. In her dissent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson argued that the majority misunderstood a key law related to the case. This ruling has sparked anger among prominent figures in the movement, particularly due to the Trump administration's support for Bayer, the manufacturer of Roundup.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 23:22 UTC)

The Supreme Court has issued a significant 7-2 ruling that blocks claims against Monsanto regarding cancer risks associated with Roundup, a decision that could impact thousands of other lawsuits. This ruling overturns a previous $1.25 million verdict in favor of Durnell, which had been upheld by a Missouri appeals court, and comes as supporters of President Trump's "Make America Healthy Again" movement rallied at the Supreme Court during the case's arguments. Monsanto's legal defense was based on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which they argued preempts state law claims related to pesticide labeling requirements.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 19:37 UTC)

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court decided in a 7-2 vote that could impact thousands of lawsuits against Monsanto. While the company has removed glyphosate from the consumer version of Roundup, it still remains in industrial products used by farmers, and the Trump administration backed Monsanto's position, cautioning against a potential "state-by-state cacophony" of regulations if the ruling had favored Durnell. Business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, voiced concerns that siding with Durnell could open the door for similar lawsuits across various industries.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 17:41 UTC)

John Durnell, known as the "spray man" in his St. Louis neighborhood for using Roundup in local parks, is one of over 100,000 individuals suing Monsanto over the herbicide. The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on this case could have significant implications for thousands of other lawsuits against the company, with business groups like the Chamber of Commerce warning that siding with Durnell might expose other industries to similar legal challenges. Monsanto's legal team is focusing on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act from 1972, which outlines strict approval and labeling regulations for herbicides.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 15:55 UTC)

The Supreme Court has ruled against John Durnell, a Missouri man diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, tossing out a $1.25 million verdict in his favor and stating that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about alleged cancer risks from Roundup. This decision blocks thousands of lawsuits claiming that Monsanto, which was purchased by Bayer in 2018, did not adequately inform users about the potential cancer risks associated with its product. The ruling is based on the argument that federal law, specifically the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, preempts state law claims regarding labeling requirements, as the Environmental Protection Agency has never mandated cancer warnings on Roundup's labels.