Jury orders Bayer to pay $100 million over PCBs in Washington school
- A Washington State jury ordered Bayer AG to pay $100 million to four individuals over health issues linked to polychlorinated biphenyls manufactured by Monsanto, which Bayer acquired in 2018.
- The lawsuit involved claims that PCBs used in light fixtures at a school caused serious health problems, including brain damage, for the plaintiffs.
- The jury's ruling highlights ongoing legal challenges for Bayer, which plans to appeal, as it faces thousands of lawsuits related to environmental and health issues from Monsanto's products.
- The case emphasizes the importance of addressing legacy environmental hazards, as PCBs have been associated with severe health risks, particularly for children.
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