They added that pharmaceuticals chief Stefan Oelrich held a similar meeting on Tuesday focusing on strategic priorities. Should it pass, it would have few practical ramifications but would be a harsh rebuke for Baumann and other managers. At that time, there were about 120 pending lawsuits over glyphosate, Roundup's main ingredient, Bayer said. That number has multiplied, and the company last month lost its second lawsuit over claims the weedkiller causes cancer. The verdict followed a similar decision by a state court jury last summer.

Source: Irish Independent April 04, 2019 01:38 UTC