A California judge has dramatically reduced a $332 million Roundup lawsuit award to $28 million, ruling in favor of Bayer AG's Monsanto unit against claims linking the weedkiller to cancer. In short:The punitive damages awarded to a former land surveyor were reduced from $325 million to $28 million, citing a violation of due process. This reduction follows a series of significant legal defeats for Monsanto, with recent jury verdicts reaching billions. Bayer, insisting on Roundup's safety, plans to appeal for further reduction, amidst a growing number of lawsuits. Read more on glyphosate's cancer linkage.

Source: The Guardian March 01, 2024 01:30 UTC