After a week of behind-the-scenes discussions, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria has issued a formal order of mediation  to seek a settlement between Bayer AG and lawyers representing thousands of cancer victims who are suing Monsanto alleging their exposure to the company’s Roundup herbicide caused their illnesses. Bayer, which bought Monsanto in June of last … Judge Makes Official Order for Bayer Mediation With Cancer Victims