Bayer Corp. To Pay $2B To Settle Some Glyphosate Cancer Claims Related To Roundup

Mealey's (February 3, 2021, 4:11 PM EST) -- LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Bayer Corp., the parent of Monsanto Co., on Feb. 3 announced that it has reached a $2 billion class settlement with certain plaintiffs for cancer claims related to the herbicide Roundup, which contains the active ingredient glyphosate.  Under the agreement, Monsanto will seek permission to add a reference link on its Roundup products allowing consumers to access public scientific information about the herbicide....