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Proposed federal law would turn tables on Big Ag, establishing a right to sue for pesticide injuries

By Carey Gillam

Taking specific aim at the global agrochemical companies Bayer and Syngenta, US Sen. Cory Booker on Thursday introduced legislation that would create a federal “right of action” allowing people to sue those pesticide makers and others for allegedly causing health harms such as cancer and Parkinson’s disease.

“On the ropes,” Bayer seeks escape from costly Roundup litigation

Bayer executives have been warning in recent weeks that after losing billions of dollars to Roundup case settlements and jury awards, they may be ready to give up the fight.