Bayer has lobbied Congress to pass legislation that could shield it from billions in lawsuits claiming Roundup causes cancer, potentially altering pesticide regulations. In short:Bayer is pushing a provision in the farm bill to make it harder for plaintiffs to sue over Roundup's alleged health risks. Bayer aims to avoid further financial hits from ongoing lawsuits after a $10 billion settlement in 2020. Key quote:“They’ve been losing, so they’re coming to Congress with hat in hand trying to change the law." — Daniel Savery, senior legislative representative for EarthjusticeWhy this matters:The proposed legislation could effectively limit liability for Bayer, potentially saving the company billions of dollars.

Source: Washington Post June 21, 2024 11:24 UTC