U.S. Supreme Court backs Monsanto in its fight against liability from popular weed killer
The central issue in the Roundup case, filed by Missouri resident John Durnell, was who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label—and whether a federal law overrides state claims.
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Law U.S. Supreme Court backs Monsanto in its fight against liability from popular weed killer June 25, 202610:18 AM ET Carrie Johnson "The People vs the Poison" protesters gather at the U.S. Supreme Court on April 27, 2026 ahead of arguments in the case. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The Supreme Court agreed to shield Monsanto from liability over its popular weed killer Roundup, dealing a victory to the company's new owner as it struggles to resolve thousands of costly lawsuits from people who claim the key ingredient caused their cancers. The central issue in the case, filed by Missouri resident John Durnell, is who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label—and whether a federal law overrides state claims.
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