US appeals court ruling is new setback for herbicide

Significance

Three juries so far have found that Roundup causes NHL and awarded substantial damages. The panel’s decision was followed by a separate federal court decision that rejects Bayer’s latest plan for resolving thousands of future glyphosate claims.

Impacts

• Many US cities and states have already banned or restricted Roundup for both home and agricultural use.
• Environmental groups have filed briefs in litigation seeking to challenge the federal registration for glyphosate.
• In the absence of an approved settlement plan, the company must litigate future claims or settle them individually.