Bayer Wins St. Louis Roundup Trial, Bolstering Settlement Push

A St. Louis jury rejected claims from three women who alleged that Bayer AG’s Roundup weedkiller caused their cancers. This legal victory strengthens the company's strategy to manage the expenses associated with tens of thousands of similar lawsuits across the US. By winning this trial, Bayer AG bolsters its ongoing efforts to push for settlements to contain the overall costs of the extensive litigation regarding the safety of the Roundup product in the United States.