US Attorney General supports Supreme Court review of glyphosate.

Bayer has received support from the U.S. Attorney General to take the Durnell case, related to the Roundup herbicide, to the Supreme Court. The company is trying to settle thousands of lawsuits alleging failures to warn about the product's risks. The government's backing strengthens Bayer's arguments regarding preemption, a legal principle that defends the prevalence of federal law over state regulations.

The divergence among federal courts regarding the application of this principle motivated Bayer's request to the Supreme Court. The company argues that the federal pesticide law (FIFRA) should prevent state sanctions when labels comply with national requirements. CEO Bill Anderson stated that government support represents progress for US farmers, who need regulatory certainty.

Bayer argues that the case has implications beyond the agricultural sector. Medical devices, meat, poultry, and vehicles are also subject to similar federal regulations. The company believes that flawed court decisions jeopardize innovation and investment in the United States.