Supreme Court blocks lawsuits against Roundup maker

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that stops pending lawsuits against the manufacturer of the Roundup herbicide. The decision was announced in a brief opinion. The Court held that the cases could not proceed under current legal standards. The maker of Roundup, formerly Monsanto, is now part of Bayer AG. The ruling affects plaintiffs alleging health harms from the product. Legal analysts say the decision may limit future litigation over glyphosate. The case had drawn significant public attention. Observers will watch how lower courts respond to the Supreme Court’s order.