Roundup^® Lawsuit Update

What Is the Latest on the Roundup Lawsuit?

Thousands of lawsuits allege that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, caused users to develop various types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. These legal claims seek to hold Bayer and Monsanto accountable for the harm they’ve caused.

An Overview of the Bayer & Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit Update

• About 170,000 Roundup lawsuits have been filed, and 4,400 are pending in federal court as of January 2025.
• The plaintiffs include agricultural workers, landscapers, and home gardeners.
• Some Roundup lawsuits have awarded victims billions of dollars.
• Bayer has paid about $11 billion to settle approximately 100,000 claims.

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Roundup Lawsuit Update 2024-2025

Roundup lawsuits continue to be filed as victims are diagnosed with cancers linked to glyphosate weed killers. By taking legal action, victims can seek money for their medical bills and other expenses while holding Bayer and Monsanto accountable.

LawFirm.com is providing Roundup lawsuit updates so victims know what to expect as the litigation progresses. Find out more about the latest developments.

1. Monsanto Appeals $175 Million Roundup Jury Verdict

Roundup Lawsuit Update: January 3, 2025

Monsanto has asked a court to toss a jury award of $175 million to a retired restaurant owner who claims the weedkiller caused his cancer. The company alleges that a court clerk coerced the jury into returning the verdict and that the outcome was not based on science.

The 2023 Philadelphia jury verdict included $25 million in compensatory damages and $150 million in punitive damages to punish the defendant for its actions.

The appeal is Monsanto’s latest attempt to avoid paying compensation to victims harmed by Roundup.

2. ‘Serious Misconduct’ by Defense Leads to Roundup Mistrial

Roundup Lawsuit News: December 10, 2024

A Chicago Roundup lawsuit ended in a mistrial after a Monsanto lawyer referred to a past criminal charge against the plaintiff during cross-examination. The judge warned the defense and said the comment constituted “serious misconduct.”

When filing for a mistrial, the plaintiff argued that the introduction of the criminal charge was irrelevant to the case and unfairly prejudiced the jury.

The case highlights the extreme tactics that Monsanto is willing to take to avoid paying compensation to victims.

3. New Roundup Claims Added to Mass Tort

The Latest Roundup Lawsuit Update: November 8, 2024  

As of November 2024, 4,355 Roundup claims have been filed in a class action lawsuit or multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of California.

Plaintiffs involved in the mass tort, officially known as Roundup Products Liability Litigation (MDL-2741), allege that the weed killer caused them to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or other cancers.

While these victims await justice, courts have already awarded billions of dollars to those who have filed individual Roundup lawsuits.

4. Jury Awards $78 Million in Roundup Lawsuit

Roundup Lawsuit Update: October 17, 2024

A Philadelphia jury has ordered Bayer to pay $78 million to a Pennsylvania man who developed non-Hodgkins lymphoma after using Roundup at work and at his home from 1992 to 2020.

The case, Melissen v. Monsanto, was the sixth Roundup cancer lawsuit to be tried in Philadelphia. The jury’s verdict included $75 million in punitive damages to punish Bayer for its negligence.

5. Monsanto Scores a Victory in Cancer Case

Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit Update: September 11, 2024

A Philadelphia jury ruled in favor of Monsanto, finding that Roundup is defective but didn’t cause a user to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Monsanto previously lost 3 trials in Philadelphia and continues to face numerous product liability claims in Pennsylvania and across the country.

6. Monsanto Tries to Exclude Expert Testimony

Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Update: September 3, 2024

Monsanto filed a motion to exclude expert testimony in a Roundup cancer lawsuit, arguing that the scientific evidence linking glyphosate to cancer is inconclusive.

The motion is another example of the company attempting to dodge its responsibilities to those it has harmed.

7. Monsanto Wins Ruling on Pesticide Warnings

Roundup Lawsuit Updates: August 16, 2024

In a victory for Monsanto, a federal appeals court in Philadelphia ruled that the company does not have to add cancer warnings to its Roundup products.

By siding with the manufacturer, the court held that federal law, which governs pesticide labels, takes precedence over state requirements.

Other federal judges have disagreed, ruling that states can mandate warnings that exceed federal requirements.

8. Court Upholds Roundup Defense Verdict

Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit Update: July 17, 2024

A Philadelphia jury’s ruling in favor of Monsanto — the sole Roundup defense verdict in the city to date — remained intact after the court rejected the plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial.

The plaintiffs argued that Monsanto had withheld important safety information, but the court found no reason to overturn the original verdict.

This ruling represents another win for the company as it defends itself in numerous courts, including those in Pennsylvania.

9. Oregon Court Overturns Win for Monsanto

Roundup Lawsuit Update: July 11, 2024

An Oregon appeals court overturned a previous trial win for Monsanto regarding claims that Roundup weed killer causes cancer.

The court found that key evidence about the EPA’s handling of glyphosate was wrongly excluded, potentially affecting the jury’s decision. This ruling undermines Monsanto’s argument that EPA approval shields it from liability.

The case, which involves a plaintiff who developed cancer after using Roundup, is part of broader litigation over the safety of glyphosate. A new trial may follow.

10. Bayer Lobbies to Limit Roundup Lawsuits

Bayer & Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit Update: June 20, 2024

Bayer has stepped up lobbying efforts to include language in the Farm Bill — legislation involving agriculture and nutrition programs — that would protect it from Roundup cancer lawsuits.

The company is pushing for legislation that would prevent local governments and courts from punishing it for failing to comply with pesticide warnings that are significantly different from those mandated by the federal government.

This move comes amid thousands of lawsuits over the herbicide’s potential health risks, as well as growing concerns about its environmental impact.

11. Judge Slashes Roundup Jury Verdict

Roundup Lawsuit Verdict Update: June 5, 2024

In a Roundup lawsuit that made headlines across the country, Judge Susan Schulman reduced a massive $2.25 billion verdict to $400 million.

A Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury had awarded $250 million in compensatory damages and $2 billion in punitive damages to John McKivison, who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after years of using Roundup around his home.

Judge Schulman adjusted the compensatory damages to $50 million and the punitive damages to $350 million, but she didn’t issue an opinion explaining her decision. Both sides have indicated that they may appeal.

12. Monsanto Lawsuits Will Stay in St. Louis

Roundup Lawsuit Updates: May 22, 2024

In a key ruling, the Missouri Supreme Court decided to keep six Monsanto lawsuits in the St. Louis Circuit Court, denying a motion to move them to a different jurisdiction.

St. Louis has become a central location for these cases, given Monsanto’s ties to the area and the volume of Roundup cancer lawsuits being filed.

The plaintiffs claim they developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma due to Roundup exposure and chose to sue in St. Louis where Monsanto is based, despite exposure outside Missouri.

13. 11th Circuit Hands Monsanto Another Loss

Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit Update: May 9, 2024

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit declined to revisit Carson v. Monsanto, a case in which a lower ruled that federal law did not bar a Georgia plaintiff from claiming that the company neglected to warn consumers about the negative health effects linked to Roundup.

The ruling solidifies another significant win for Roundup victims impacted by the weed killer.

14. Arborist Files Roundup Lawsuit in Delaware

Roundup Lawsuit Update: May 8, 2024

A professional arborist in Delaware filed a personal injury lawsuit after being diagnosed with Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He used the herbicide for over 20 years in his work and at home.

Diagnosed in February 2023, the arborist and his family believe his prolonged exposure to Roundup caused his cancer. The suit adds to the growing number of Roundup cases in Delaware state court.

His diagnosis has deeply affected his health and family life, with his wife serving as his primary caretaker.

15. Judge Reduces Roundup Verdict to $611 Million

Roundup Trial Verdict Update: April 6, 2024

A Missouri judge reduced a $1.56 billion verdict for three plaintiffs in a Roundup cancer lawsuit to $611 million.

Despite the reduction, the verdict is still a major win for the victims, providing them each with significant compensation.

16. Bayer Hints at ‘Texas Two-Step’ Bankruptcy Tactic

Update on the Roundup Settlement: March 14, 2024

Reports surfaced that Bayer is considering a Texas Two-Step bankruptcy, which is a legal maneuver that could help the company manage its liability for Roundup cancer claims.

This strategy, used by other companies facing mass tort claims, could significantly impact future Roundup settlement amounts and payouts to plaintiffs and potentially lower the compensation available to those affected by glyphosate exposure.

Bayer has already paid billions of dollars to consumers sickened from Roundup use. Those affected may be entitled to compensation to help pay for their health care, pain and suffering, and more. See if you may qualify for compensation during a free case review.

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Roundup Cancer Litigation Timeline

Below is a history of Roundup lawsuits that have been filed in courts around the country.

• March 2015: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), classifies glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, as a probable human carcinogen.
• October 2015: The first Roundup cancer lawsuit is filed in California by Dewayne Johnson, a school groundskeeper who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after years of using Roundup.
• June 2016: A type of class action called multidistrict litigation (MDL) is established in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California under Judge Vince Chhabria.
• August 2018: In a landmark case, a San Francisco jury awards $289 million to Johnson on the grounds that Monsanto Co. failed to warn of the cancer risk associated with glyphosate. The verdict was later reduced to $78 million.
• March 2019: Edwin Hardeman, another victim who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after using Roundup, was awarded $80 million by a federal jury. The verdict was later reduced to $25 million.
• May 2019: A California jury awarded over $2 billion to Alva and Alberta Pilliod, a couple who both developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after using Roundup. The verdict, which included significant damages to punish Monsanto, was later reduced to $87 million.
• June 2020: Monsanto parent Bayer announced a $10.9 billion Roundup settlement to resolve approximately 95,000 Roundup cancer claims. Bayer did not admit any liability as part of this settlement agreement.
• October 2021: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Bayer’s appeal of the Hardeman verdict, allowing the $25 million payout to stand. The court’s decision was a major setback for Bayer as it sought to overturn the verdict and limit future liability.
• April 2023: A state court in Oregon ruled in favor of Monsanto, dismissing claims that Roundup causes cancer. The case centered around a plaintiff who claimed that glyphosate exposure led to his diagnosis of leukemia.
• July 2023: A Philadelphia jury dismissed a major Roundup class action lawsuit. The court ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove that Roundup definitively caused their cancer, adding to Monsanto’s growing list of legal victories.
• June 2024: A judge reduced the massive $2.25 billion verdict in a case in which a consumer developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma due to Roundup. The reduction centered on the excessive nature of punitive damages, but the court maintained that glyphosate likely contributed to the plaintiff’s cancer.
• August 2024: An appeals court ruled that federal law preempts state law requirements for pesticide warnings, a win for Bayer in a case out of Pennsylvania.
• September 2024: The trial for Melissen v. Monsanto began in California. A groundskeeper alleges that his long-term use of Roundup caused him to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
• October 2024: The Melissen jury returned a $78 million verdict for the plaintiff, including $75 million in punitive damages for Monsanto’s reckless behavior.
• November 2024: Over 4,300 claims have been filed in the Roundup MDL as victims await compensation and justice.
• January 2025: Monsanto appealed a $175 million Roundup verdict handed out by a Philadelphia jury in an attempt to avoid paying money to a cancer victim.

Our Roundup lawsuit update is a way for those affected to get the information they need to seek justice for their illnesses caused by the weed killer.

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