German chemical company Bayer has agreed to let an independent scientific team study the health effects of its popular weed killer, Roundup. Legal experts say the company hopes results of the study will prevent future lawsuits by people who claim the product is harmful. Bayer agreed Wednesday to pay as much as $10.9 billion to end legal cases brought by U.S. Roundup users who say the product gave them a form of blood cancer. But as part of the settlement agreement, Bayer had to find a separate solution aimed at limiting future claims without removing the product from stores. The company decided to take a risk that the scientific study will support its claim that the chemical glyphosate is safe for agricultural use. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup.
What type of injury is claimed by Roundup users in their legal claims?
The product causes burns.
The product causes blood cancer.
The product price is too high.
The product raises blood pressure.
What is the German chemical company mentioned in this article?
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Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup.
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