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health harms
Coverage of health harms in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court Delivers a Victory for Pesticide Companies in Fight Over Cancer Claims
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that federal law blocks 'failure to warn' lawsuits against pesticide companies for health harms not formally recognized by the EPA. The decision limits Americans' ability to sue pesticide makers over alleged health risks from their products.
- Supreme Court hears Roundup case that could limit Americans’ ability to sue pesticide companies
The Supreme Court is considering a case that may limit Americans' ability to sue pesticide companies like Monsanto over alleged health harms from their products. The case, involving oral arguments on Monday, centers on whether consumers can hold pesticide-makers liable for failing to warn about potential health risks.