By Ramie Parsons
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Fast Facts
- Webinar examines state and federal developments on pesticide labeling and liability
- Covers recent legislation and U.S. Supreme Court case involving failure to warn claims
- Free registration available online
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The National Agricultural Law Center will host an upcoming webinar, “Failure to Warn? A Look at Recent State and Federal Action on Pesticide Labeling,” on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from noon-1 p.m. EDT or 11 a.m. to noon CDT.
The webinar will focus on legislative and legal developments surrounding pesticide labeling and liability, including efforts at the state level to limit liability for pesticide manufacturers facing claims that they failed to warn consumers about potential health risks.
Beginning in 2024, several states introduced legislation that would make a federally registered pesticide label a complete defense to state law failure-to-warn claims. That trend has continued through 2025 and into 2026, with multiple states considering similar measures.
The webinar will also explore the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear Durnell v. Monsanto, a case involving allegations that a pesticide manufacturer failed to warn a user of potential cancer risks associated with its product. The webinar will break down the arguments raised by both parties and consider how a ruling could impact the broader landscape of pesticide regulation and litigation.
The program will be presented by Brigit Rollins, a staff attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center. Rollins’ work focuses on environmental law as it intersects with agriculture, including issues related to pesticide regulation, water law and sustainability.
“These lawsuits have raised some questions about how state law and federal pesticide law interact,” Rollins said. “The Supreme Court may be able to provide some clearer answers.”
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