Roundup (Glyphosate)

⚠ BORDERLINE BELLWETHER TRIALS / SETTLEMENT 38 signals
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma  ·  Glyphosate Herbicide
DEFENDANT
Bayer AG / Monsanto
MDL / DOCKET
MDL 2741
N.D. California
JUDGE
Hon. Vince Chhabria
PLAINTIFFS
165,000+
BELLWETHER / TRIAL
Ongoing state trials
SETTLEMENT STATUS
$10.9B Program
📋 Case Overview

Roundup (glyphosate) is the world’s most widely used herbicide. Bayer/Monsanto faces over 165,000 claims alleging glyphosate causes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" in 2015. Bayer established a $10.9 billion settlement program but litigation continues.

⚗ CAUSATION SUMMARY

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is the primary qualifying injury. Epidemiological studies show elevated NHL risk in agricultural workers with heavy glyphosate exposure. The IARC Group 2A classification is the causation anchor. Strongest cases involve regular direct exposure (farmers, landscapers) with documented NHL diagnosis.

⚖️ Litigation Status CLOSING WINDOW — SETTLEMENT PENDING
MDL / Court
MDL 2741 — N.D. California | $7.3B Class Settlement Pending Approval
Active Plaintiffs
165,000+

Bayer is seeking court approval of a proposed $7.3B class settlement to resolve all remaining and future Roundup claims. The deal faces objections and a critical approval hearing is pending. If approved, this effectively closes the tort permanently. State court trials continue in the interim. Attorneys should finalize existing inventory and screen any remaining qualified leads immediately.

Key Verdicts & Settlements
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Dewayne Johnson v. Monsanto — $289M (2018)
First bellwether. California jury found glyphosate caused NHL. Reduced to $78M on appeal.
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Hardeman v. Monsanto — $80M (2019)
Federal bellwether. Upheld by 9th Circuit 2021. Key precedent for federal cases.
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$10.9B Bayer Settlement Program (2020)
Covers ~100,000 resolved claims. Additional $4.5B reserved for future filings.
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SCOTUS cert denied (2022)
Bayer’s appeal of California preemption ruling denied. Federal preemption defense unavailable.
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$7.3B proposed class settlement (2024–2025)
Proposed resolution of all remaining and future claims. Faces objections. Court approval pending — if approved, closes the campaign window permanently.
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Filing trend: Closing window. Bayer’s proposed $7.3B class settlement is pending court approval. If approved, the tort closes for good. Finalize existing inventory and screen any remaining qualified leads now.
📍 Geographic Exposure
Nationwide — agricultural states highest concentration
California, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas primary plaintiff pools
Farming communities and residential pesticide users
🏢 Key Defendants
DEFENDANT
ROLE
INTEL NOTE
Bayer AG
Parent company (acquired Monsanto 2018)
$10.9B settlement program; litigation continues
Monsanto Company
Original manufacturer
Now Bayer subsidiary; product liability defendant
✅ Campaign Eligibility Criteria
Direct contact with Roundup/glyphosate (farmer, landscaper, homeowner)
Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (any subtype)
Exposure of 2+ years or substantial cumulative use
Not enrolled in existing settlement program
These criteria reflect general case strength indicators and are not legal advice. Contact CloudIntake to screen individual claimants.
📅 Litigation Timeline
1974
Monsanto introduces Roundup (glyphosate)
2015
IARC classifies glyphosate as Group 2A probable carcinogen
2018
First bellwether verdict: $289M for plaintiff (Dewayne Johnson)
2020
Bayer announces $10.9B settlement program
2022
Bayer sets aside additional $4.5B for future claims
2024
State court trials continue; new claims still active
Roundup (Glyphosate) — Intelligence Feed ⚖ 295 filings/30d ↑ LIVE
📰 NEWS
Bayer strikes $7.25B Roundup settlement, favoring 'speed and containment' of thorny legal issue
Mar 13, 2026 Fierce Pharma Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Bayer Gets Court Approval for $7.25 Billion Roundup Settlement
Mar 13, 2026 Bloomberg.com Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Bayer proposes $7.25 billion Roundup settlement
Mar 13, 2026 Courthouse News Read Source →
📰 NEWS
The War Over a Weedkiller Might Be Headed to the Supreme Court
Mar 13, 2026 The New York Times Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Explainer: Will Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion Roundup deal bring legal closure?
Mar 13, 2026 Reuters Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Supreme Court may block thousands of lawsuits over Roundup weed killer
Mar 13, 2026 Los Angeles Times Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Latest Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Updates | Legal Challenges & Settlements
Mar 13, 2026 Consumer Notice Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Bayer Proposes $7.25B Settlement in Cancer Lawsuits Against Weed Killer Roundup
Mar 13, 2026 Cancer Health Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve Roundup weedkiller cases
Mar 13, 2026 CBS News Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement gets initial OK from Missouri judge
Mar 13, 2026 Reuters Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits
Mar 13, 2026 PBS Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits
Mar 13, 2026 ABC7 Los Angeles Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Monsanto, plaintiffs seek $7.25B settlement over Roundup cancer claims
Mar 13, 2026 The Hill Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Bayer reaches $7.25B settlement over Monsanto's Roundup accusations
Mar 13, 2026 Axios Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit | March 2026 Update & Settlement
Mar 13, 2026 Lawsuit Information Center Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Bayer’s $7.25 billion Roundup class settlement advances
Mar 13, 2026 C&EN Read Source →
📡 SIGNAL
Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 18, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 17, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 16, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 15, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 13, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 12, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 11, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 10, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 9, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 8, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 7, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 6, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 4, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 3, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 2, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Apr 1, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Mar 31, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Mar 30, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Mar 29, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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Hooper v. Monsanto Company — District Court, S.D. Ohio
Mar 22, 2026 CourtListener / PACER Read Source →
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JACOB SCORE™
Roundup (Glyphosate)
80 / 100
ScienceStrong
MomentumModerate
CampaignDeveloping
TimelineDeveloping
VerdictsCompelling
$7.3B CLASS SETTLEMENT PENDING
Jacob Score™ — Methodology & Legal Disclaimers
The Jacob Score is a composite 1–100 litigation opportunity index for mass torts, produced by the TortIntel editorial team at Mass Tort Ad Agency. It is updated periodically as litigation conditions change.

Score Dimensions (each rated 1–5)

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Timeline — Proximity to first expected resolution or bellwether trial, current discovery or Daubert phase, and estimated time-to-value for a signed plaintiff.

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