Overview

• A fire occurred at the home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive in Madison, New Jersey, on March 4, and is being investigated as arson.
• The fire caused no significant damage, and no injuries were reported; the family residing in the home is safe.
• At least eight agencies, including the FBI, NYPD, and New Jersey State Police, are involved in the investigation.
• The incident follows heightened security concerns for healthcare executives after the December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
• Bayer has faced scrutiny in recent years, including lawsuits related to its Roundup herbicide, though the company denies any wrongdoing in those cases.