Opinion

This article explores a $2.1 billion lawsuit won by Georgia man John Barnes against Bayer, owner of Monsanto, for failing to warn about the cancer risks of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. It details Bayer’s legal strategy to seek federal preemption through the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss thousands of similar lawsuits, alleging compliance with federal labeling laws under FIFRA. The piece highlights accusations of corporate cover-ups, conflicting scientific studies on glyphosate’s safety, and Bayer’s lobbying for state laws to shield pesticide companies from liability. With over 177,000 lawsuits and growing public distrust in regulatory agencies, the article questions whether the U.S. judicial system prioritizes public health or corporate interests.