herbicides

Approximately 25,000 lawsuits in Cole County, Missouri, allege that Roundup causes cancer and the label failed to warn consumers of the risk. A public relations campaign seeks to "convince both the jury pool and the legislature" that the lawsuits are illegitimate, argues an attorney seeking access to the documents.

Bayer is asking Congress to include language in the upcoming farm bill to protect it from lawsuits over the weed killer, Roundup. The company sought similar legislation in several states, including Missouri and Iowa, earlier this year.