COLUMBUS -- Food and beverage companies could be immune from lawsuits claiming they caused obesity or other health problems if two bills moving through the Statehouse become law. Critics call the proposals unneeded and too protective of negligent companies. But Sen. Larry Mumper, R-Marion, sponsor of one of the bills, called it a matter of avoiding frivolous lawsuits and promoting citizens' "personal responsibility" for their dietary habits.
Posted by Editor at January 24, 2004 05:18 PM