Bayer pushes state laws to protect pesticide firms from cancer lawsuits, sparking protest.
Bayer, a chemical giant, is lobbying for laws in at least eight states, including Iowa, to shield pesticide companies from cancer-related lawsuits if their product labels meet EPA guidelines. Bayer argues that legal costs from around 177,000 lawsuits are unsustainable and that losing Roundup could lead to Chinese alternatives dominating the market. Opponents claim the bills limit accountability for harmful products. A rally against the Iowa bill, dubbed the "Cancer Gag Act," has been held at the state Capitol.
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