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Supreme Court blocks state lawsuits over chemical risks

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The Supreme Court has ruled that consumers cannot bring lawsuits in state courts against manufacturers for failing to warn about product hazards. In a 7-2 decision, the court determined that federal pesticide law preempts such lawsuits, citing a case against Monsanto regarding the weedkiller Roundup and its alleged cancer risks. This ruling is seen as a significant point of contention for health activists concerned about chemicals in the food supply. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Tina Reed ·

    Supreme Court blocks lawsuits over chemical risks

    <p>The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that consumers can't use state courts to bring "failure-to-warn" lawsuits against manufacturers that don't warn of hazards surrounding their products.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The case was a major friction point for activists in t…

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