Bayer Says $2.25 Billion Roundup Verdict Slashed 82% by Judge

Verdict reduced by judge in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas to $400 million, company says in statement.

• Jury’s January verdict was biggest yet since US trials began in 2018 over allegations that exposure to Monsanto weed killer causes cancer
• NOTE: John McKivison was awarded $250 million to compensate for his losses and $2 billion in punitive damages over his claims that years of using Roundup at work and at home caused his cancer
• Company says it will seek an appeal from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania
• Statement: “While the court’s decision reduces the unconstitutionally excessive damage award, we still disagree ...