Monsanto

Jun 25, 2026

SCOTUS News: Justices shut down Roundup failure-to-warn claims

The Supreme Court ruled FIFRA preempts state failure-to-warn claims against Monsanto over Roundup labels, overturning a $1 million verdict.

Jun 25, 2026

Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled federal pesticide law preempts Missouri Roundup failure-to-warn claims, boosting Bayer's defense.

Jun 17, 2026

Federal judge sends $7.25B Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court

A federal judge on Wednesday returned Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion settlement of Roundup lawsuits to Missouri state court, overruling the objections of some cancer victims.

May 4, 2026

Supreme Court could overturn Missouri court in Roundup cancer case

The U.S. Supreme Court may overturn a Missouri verdict favoring a man suing Roundup's manufacturer over cancer risk warnings, citing federal preemption.

Mar 11, 2026

Bayer takes its battle on pesticide liability to Kansas

Bayer supports a Kansas bill to block lawsuits over pesticide warnings amid a $7.25 billion Roundup settlement and ongoing litigation nationwide.

Feb 26, 2026

Bayer’s $7.25B proposed Roundup settlement faces first signs of pushback in court

Law firms representing nearly 20,000 people who sued Bayer over alleged injuries from its Roundup weedkiller urged a Missouri judge to delay reviewing the company’s proposed nationwide settlement, arguing that rushing would violate the rights of cancer patients and their families.

Feb 17, 2026

Bayer proposes $7.25B plan for all Roundup cancer cases

Bayer said on Tuesday its Monsanto unit had reached an agreement worth as much as $7.25 billion to resolve tens of thousands of current and future lawsuits claiming that its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.

Feb 12, 2026

Lawyer of the Year 2026: Edward D. “Chip” Robertson Jr.

Edward “Chip” Robertson Jr. is Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2026 Lawyer of the Year after helping defend four major verdicts on appeal, including Roundup.

Oct 9, 2025

Missouri Supreme Court declines to hear Monsanto’s appeal of Roundup verdict

The state’s highest court has denied Monsanto's appeal of the $612 million verdict plaintiffs won over its product Roundup.

Jun 5, 2025

Western District affirms $612M Monsanto verdict

A $612M verdict against Monsanto brought by plaintiffs who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) as a result of glyphosate in Roundup should be affirmed, the Western District ruled.

May 12, 2025

Georgia joins N.D. in shielding maker of Roundup from some cancer claims

In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential dangers.

Apr 25, 2025

North Dakota enacts nation’s first law shielding Roundup’s maker from some cancer lawsuits

North Dakota’s new law protects Bayer from Roundup cancer claims. It could spark similar legislation in Missouri and other states amid rising legal battles.