Bayer Loses Round One in Fight for Legal Immunity, But More Battles Lie Ahead Bayer Loses Round One in Fight for Legal Immunity, But More Battles Lie Ahead January 6, 2026 Bayer lost an early fight to secure legal immunity for pesticide makers after Congress stripped a controversial provision from a funding bill. Activists warn the battle is far from over as the issue heads to the Supreme Court and state legislatures.