EPA assessment ‘more robust’ and ‘more transparent’ than IARC, agency says Whippany, N.J., April 30, 2019 – Bayer today issued the following statement regarding an interim registration review decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reapprove glyphosate for use in the U.S. The decision was accompanied by public comments by EPA Assistant Administrator for […]
The following is Bayer’s statement regarding Judge Winifred Smith’s ruling on Monsanto’s Motion for Nonsuit in the Pilliod glyphosate-based herbicide trial in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Alameda. “Bayer is disappointed with the Court’s decision, as we believe that the plaintiffs have not presented sufficient evidence to support […]
The following is Bayer’s statement regarding Monsanto’s Motion for Nonsuit in the Pilliod glyphosate-based herbicide trial before Judge Winifred Smith in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Alameda. “Bayer believes that the plaintiffs have failed to provide sufficient evidence to support their claims, which should be dismissed on multiple […]
Company Says Evidence Falls Short of the Burden Required to Support Liability Claims, Causation and Damages Given International Regulatory Consensus and Extensive Body of Favorable Science Related Motion For Judicial Notice Highlights Unusual Efforts to Persuade the Trial Court to Change Its Tentative Ruling on Post-Trial Motions Whippany, N.J., April 24, 2019 – In a forceful […]
The following is Bayer’s statement regarding an order by Judge Vince Chhabria in the District Court for the Northern District of California vacating the upcoming May 20, 2019 trial date for Stevick v. Monsanto and ordering mediation in the California MDL. “We will of course comply with the Court’s mediation order in good faith. As […]
Bayer released the following statement regarding the release of a draft toxicological profile for glyphosate by the Agency for Toxic Substances and and Disease Registry (ATSDR). “We welcome this scientific review of glyphosate, the active ingredient in many of our Roundup-branded products. It is important to recognize that this is a review of the existing […]
Bayer released the following statement regarding the Superior Court of the State of California’s ruling to tentatively deny plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order on alleged company advertising. “Bayer is pleased that that Court has tentatively denied plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order on company advertising which has no basis in law, while […]
The following is Bayer’s statement regarding the commencement of the Pilliod glyphosate-based herbicide trial before Judge Winifred Smith in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Alameda. This is the first case in the glyphosate JCCP coordinated proceeding to go to trial. “While we have great sympathy for the plaintiffs, […]
Bayer released the following statement in reaction to the phase two verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Hardeman v Monsanto, a trial conducted in the federal glyphosate multi-district litigation before Judge Vince Chhabria in the Northern District of California. “We are disappointed with the jury’s decision, but this verdict does not change […]
Bayer released the following statement in reaction to a phase one verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Hardeman v Monsanto, a trial conducted in the federal glyphosate multi-district litigation before Judge Vince Chhabria in the Northern District of California. The jury reached a decision in this first phase on causation, but […]