Tennessee bill may shield chemical companies from lawsuits, sparking controversy

House defers bill limiting legal liability of pesticide makers

(The Center Square) – A controversial bill over the legal liability of pesticide makers was moved to 2026 by a Tennessee House committee a week after the Senate passed it.

Tennessee bill may shield chemical companies from lawsuits, sparking controversy

Tennessee lawmakers are currently reviewing a controversial bill that would shield chemical companies from lawsuits if their products cause harm.

Which States Are Rushing to Pass Laws to Protect Big Chemical From Pesticide Lawsuits?

After years of large jury awards, preemptive settlements, and lost appeals in cases involving exposure to the weedkiller glyphosate, Bayer/Monsanto is trying to stop the company’s financial hemorrhaging with a state-by-state strategy to deny victims access to the courts. Editor’s note: On Tuesday, the Iowa State... Continue reading...