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Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller
By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 5 min read
The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.The case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar verd...
Key takeaway The case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar verdicts against Bayer, a German agrochemical manufacturer that acquired Roundup’s original producer, Monsanto, in 2018.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The Supreme Court's ruling on Roundup weedkiller will have significant implications for San Antonio residents who have used the product in their gardens, parks, and green spaces. Many local gardeners and landscapers have relied on Roundup for weed control, potentially exposing themselves to the chemical glyphosate. The city's numerous community gardens and parks, where volunteers and staff may have used Roundup, could be affected by this decision. Local health advocates may push for increased awareness about the potential risks of glyphosate and alternative methods for weed control. Additionally, the ruling may impact local lawsuits or claims related to Roundup use, as lawyers and residents navigate the new legal landscape. As the city continues to grow and develop, the use of pesticides like Roundup will remain a topic of concern for residents, prompting discussions about environmental health and safety in San Antonio's communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.The case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar verd...
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