# Bayer AG

Type: Company (BAYRY)

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-25**: U.S. Supreme Court Rules 7-2 in Monsanto v. Durnell — The Court holds that FIFRA expressly preempts state-law failure-to-warn claims requiring warnings beyond EPA-approved labeling, reversing a $1M+ jury verdict.
- **2019**: IARC Reiterates Finding; EPA Maintains Position — IARC reaffirms its classification. EPA re-examines the issue but adheres to its stance that glyphosate is not likely to cause cancer.
- **2017**: IARC Classifies Glyphosate as Probably Carcinogenic — The International Agency for Research on Cancer states that glyphosate is probably carcinogenic to humans, prompting litigation.

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### FIFRA Preemption Win: 7-2 SCOTUS Reversal Slashes Roundup Tort Risk
2026-06-30 23:00:36 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Supreme Court's 7-2 decision in Monsanto v. Durnell expressly preempts state failure-to-warn claims against pesticide labels approved by EPA. The ruling resolves a circuit split and provides a robust preemption defense for manufacturers, marking a significant shift in product liability litigation under FIFRA.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/scotus-fifra-preemption-monsanto-durnell-legal

### Roundup Ruling: 7-2 SCOTUS Verdict Reduces Bayer's Liability by Billions
2026-06-30 23:00:25 · Sector: bio · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that FIFRA preempts state failure-to-warn claims against Bayer's Roundup, eliminating a massive source of litigation uncertainty. The 7-2 decision validates EPA's safety assessment of glyphosate and sharply reduces Bayer's outstanding tort exposure, potentially freeing up billions in capital for the biotech giant.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/scotus-fifra-roundup-bayer-biotech

### 100,000+ Roundup Suits at Risk After 7-2 SCOTUS Preemption Ruling
2026-06-27 18:02:03 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision in Monsanto v. Durnell holds that FIFRA preempts state failure-to-warn claims requiring cancer warnings beyond EPA-approved labels. The ruling overturns a $1M+ verdict and provides a powerful preemption defense for pesticide manufacturers facing over 100,000 personal injury lawsuits.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/scotus-fifra-preemption-roundup-100k

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