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Supreme Court tosses $1.25 million verdict for man who says Roundup caused his cancer
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
By John Fritze, Sarah Owermohle, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday sided against a Missouri man who claimed that the herbicide Roundup caused his cancer. The majority of the court backed an argument from the product’s manufacturer that the lawsuit should have been barred because the fed...
Key takeaway Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the opinion for a 7-2 court.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Supreme Court's decision to toss the $1.25 million verdict for the Missouri man who claimed Roundup caused his cancer has significant implications for El Paso residents who may have been exposed to the herbicide. Many El Pasoans use Roundup for gardening and landscaping, and some may have concerns about the potential health risks associated with its use. The court's ruling, which sided with the manufacturer's argument that the federal government does not require a cancer warning on the label, may affect the outcome of similar lawsuits in Texas. El Pasoans who have used Roundup and are concerned about their health may want to consult with their healthcare providers and stay informed about any future developments in the litigation against Monsanto. Additionally, local gardening and landscaping businesses may need to reassess their use of Roundup and consider alternative herbicides to minimize potential health risks to their employees and customers.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By John Fritze, Sarah Owermohle, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday sided against a Missouri man who claimed that the herbicide Roundup caused his cancer. The majority of the court backed an argument from the product’s manufacturer that the lawsuit should have been barred because the fed...
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