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House passes bill that prohibits lawsuits about obesity.

State Capital Bureau

The House passes a bill banning obesity lawsuits.

Paul Matadeen has reaction... And why critics say the bill could be hazardous to your health.

The bill would stop food manufacturers, distributors, and sellers from being sued because of weight gain, obesity, or bad health.

But Clarence Representative Wes Shemeyer says the food industry needs to be responsible for their actions.

Proponents point out the bill only blocks lawsuits about getting fat. It now goes Senate.

From the state capitol, I'm Paul Matadeen.

-=UPDATE 2=-

A bill passes the House to block lawsuits about getting fat.

Paul Matadeen tells why some lawmakers' say this bill is a step in the wrong direction.

The bill would ban consumers from sueing the food industry because of weight gain.

But Clarence Representative Wes Shoemyer (shoe-meyer) says the industry should be held responsible for their goods.

Supporters say the bill only covers obesity.

The measure now goes to the senate.

From the state capitol, I'm Paul Matadeen.

-=UPDATE 3=-

A bill passes on the House floor that would stop lawsuits based on weight.

Paul Matadeen tells why some lawmakers disagree on what it does.

According to the bill, the food industry cannot be sued for causing obesity, weight gain, or related sickness.

Opponents say less responsibility may lead to food that's less safe.

But Jason Crowell of Cape Giradeau says that's not the case.

The bill will now go to the Senate for debate and a vote.

From the state capitol, I'm Paul Matadeen.