Bayer Offers $7.25 Billion to Settle Roundup Weedkiller Cancer Claims

Bayer has offered $7.25 billion to resolve long-standing legal battles over its Roundup weedkiller, which has been linked to cancer.

17 Feb, 17:10 — 17 Feb, 20:37

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AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

Most news outlets report that Bayer is offering or agreeing to pay approximately $7-7.25 billion to settle lawsuits alleging its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. While the core financial agreement is largely consistent, some sources highlight the proposal's legal status and hurdles, while others focus on the broader legal context or the company's perspective.

What sources agree on

Bayer is involved in a settlement regarding its Roundup weedkiller.
The settlement amount is in the range of $7 to $7.25 billion.
The lawsuits claim Roundup causes cancer.

Where they diverge

Specific settlement amount and status

NYTBBCAP

These outlets report the amount as $7.25 billion, framing it as an agreement or offer.

wsj

This outlet frames it as a 'new $7 Billion Plan' that is proposed.

Emphasis on broader legal context and implications

NYTBBCReuters

These outlets highlight the agreement's legal hurdles, the history of legal battles, or its relevance to a Supreme Court case.

wsjAP

These outlets primarily focus on the settlement amount and purpose without detailing broader legal context or implications.

Notable gaps

The agreement covering both current and future claims.

Covered by nytimes · Not in bbc, wsj, ap, reuters

The settlement's importance as an addition to a Supreme Court case.

Covered by reuters · Not in nytimes, bbc, wsj, ap

The fact that Roundup was made by Monsanto.

Covered by bbc · Not in nytimes, wsj, ap, reuters

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Coverage Timeline

Reuters17 Feb, 17:10First to report

Bayer CEO says Roundup settlement is important addition to Supreme Court case - Reuters

AP17 Feb, 18:56

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits - AP News

wsj17 Feb, 19:10

Bayer Proposes New $7 Billion Plan to Settle Roundup Litigation - The Wall Street Journal

BBC17 Feb, 20:13

Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

NYT17 Feb, 20:37

Bayer Agrees to Pay $7.25 Billion to Settle Roundup Lawsuits

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NYT1h ago

Bayer Agrees to Pay $7.25 Billion to Settle Roundup Lawsuits

The agreement, which still faces legal hurdles, would cover current and future claims that the weedkiller caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

By Kevin Draper

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BBC1h ago

Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto.

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wsj2h ago

Bayer Proposes New $7 Billion Plan to Settle Roundup Litigation - The Wall Street Journal

Bayer Proposes New $7 Billion Plan to Settle Roundup Litigation The Wall Street Journal

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AP3h ago

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits - AP News

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits AP News

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Reuters4h ago

Bayer CEO says Roundup settlement is important addition to Supreme Court case - Reuters

Bayer CEO says Roundup settlement is important addition to Supreme Court case Reuters

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PERSPECTA

Bayer Offers $7.25 Billion to Settle Roundup Weedkiller Cancer Claims

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What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

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Coverage Timeline

Bayer CEO says Roundup settlement is important addition to Supreme Court case - Reuters

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits - AP News

Bayer Proposes New $7 Billion Plan to Settle Roundup Litigation - The Wall Street Journal

Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

Bayer Agrees to Pay $7.25 Billion to Settle Roundup Lawsuits

Read at source (5 outlets)

Bayer Agrees to Pay $7.25 Billion to Settle Roundup Lawsuits

Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

Bayer Proposes New $7 Billion Plan to Settle Roundup Litigation - The Wall Street Journal

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits - AP News

Bayer CEO says Roundup settlement is important addition to Supreme Court case - Reuters

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