Georgia Shields Roundup Maker From Cancer Claims
Georgia has enacted legislation shielding pesticide manufacturers, like Bayer, from lawsuits alleging failure to warn of potential dangers, mirroring a similar law in North Dakota. This law protects manufacturers adhering to federal labeling requirements, specifically impacting lawsuits against Bayer’s Roundup weed killer, which contains glyphosate. While the EPA considers glyphosate non-carcinogenic when used as directed, the law will not affect pre-existing litigation. Bayer, facing numerous lawsuits and significant financial settlements, actively supports such legislation alongside an extensive public relations campaign.
John Q. Hosedrinker