Iowa considers bill shielding pesticide makers like Bayer from "failure to warn" lawsuits.

Iowa lawmakers are considering Senate Study Bill 1051, which would shield pesticide companies like Bayer, maker of RoundUp, from lawsuits related to failure to warn claims. The bill, which passed the Senate, is backed by Bayer but opposed by environmental groups and the Iowa Farmers Union. Bayer has faced numerous lawsuits alleging that RoundUp causes cancer, though the company denies the claims. If passed, the bill would protect companies whose products meet federal labeling requirements, potentially limiting consumer lawsuits. Proponents argue it supports farmers, while critics say it protects companies at the expense of consumers' ability to seek justice.

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