Average Payout For a Roundup Lawsuit? (June 2026)

Latest Roundup Lawsuit Settlement Updates

As of June 2026, about 100,000 individuals received compensation from Roundup lawsuit settlements. The Roundup settlement checks issued so far have totaled billions of dollars.

These amounts arose from jury verdicts, negotiated agreements, and court-mediated resolutions. Around 65,000 active lawsuits remain pending, with more than 4,000 consolidated in California’s federal MDL.

The most recent individual settlements and verdicts for Roundup injuries include:

• March 2026: A Missouri court preliminarily approved Monsanto’s $7.25 billion settlement in a Roundup class action lawsuit
• September 2025: Pennsylvania Superior Court upholds $175 million Caranci verdict, rejecting Monsanto’s appeal
• May 2025: Missouri court upholds $611 million Roundup verdict for three plaintiffs; original $1.5 billion punitive award was reduced to $549.9 million
• April 2025: A Georgia jury awarded nearly $2.1 billion to a man who said Roundup caused his cancer
• October 2024: A plaintiff is awarded $78 million
• April 2024: Bayer/Monsanto pays about $11 billion to settle with 100,000 plaintiffs
• April 2024: Bayer/Monsanto is ordered to pay another plaintiff $2.25 billion
• January 2024: $400 million to a plaintiff claiming non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma from Roundup (reduced from $2.25 jury verdict)
• December 2023: $3.5 million to plaintiff for cancer claim
• November 2023: $1.56 billion to four plaintiffs claiming injuries and cancer from Roundup exposure
• October 2023: Jury awards $175 million to retired restaurant owner exposed to Roundup
• October 2023: Jury awards $1.25 million to plaintiff, ending a nine-trial winning streak for Bayer

Many of these awards include punitive damages, which are extra damages the court may order defendants to pay if their conduct was egregiously bad.

Many of these awards include punitive damages, which are extra damages the court may order defendants to pay if their conduct was egregiously bad.

Supreme Court Hears Roundup Case

Bayer has long argued that federal pesticide law should shield Monsanto from state-level cancer lawsuits. Now, Monsanto v. Durnell is the case that will decide whether that argument holds. A Missouri man named John Durnell won a $1.25 million jury verdict in 2023, after developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma from Roundup exposure.

Bayer appealed this case all the way to the Supreme Court, arguing that the EPA’s approval of Roundup’s label means state courts have no authority to punish the company for failing to add a cancer warning.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case on January 16, 2026. Oral arguments took place on April 27, 2026, with the Trump administration arguing alongside Monsanto.

Most justices appeared skeptical of Monsanto’s position that federal law prevents state courts from holding the company responsible for failing to warn consumers about cancer risk. Chief Justice Roberts questioned why states couldn’t hold chemical manufacturers accountable when a product poses a risk to residents.

Justice Jackson pressed on the EPA’s review timeline, noting that roughly 15 years can pass between federal reassessments of a pesticide. She asked why states shouldn’t be able to act on new safety information in the meantime. Justice Kavanaugh appeared more sympathetic to Monsanto’s argument, which means the outcome of this case is not a certainty either way.

The outcome of this case can change the entire future Roundup litigation. The core question before the Court is whether federal pesticide law blocks state failure-to-warn claims when the EPA has not required a cancer warning on the label. A decision is expected by late June or early July 2026. If the Court rules for Bayer, it could wipe out most pending Roundup lawsuits nationwide.

Bayer Is Setting Aside More Money for Settlements

Bayer continues preparing for additional payouts. In August 2025, the company set aside another $1.37 billion in litigation reserves for Roundup settlements. Bayer has set aside between $13 and $16 billion in total litigation reserves for Roundup, but that figure reflects money for future payouts, not money already paid out. Actual settlements and verdicts paid to date total more than $11 billion.

The company is aiming to contain Roundup litigation significantly by the end of 2026.

Bayer's 2026 Proposed Class Action Settlement

Is there a Roundup class action lawsuit settlement offer? Yes, Bayer and the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit alleging that Roundup causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma have negotiated a possible settlement agreement.

This framework only applies to the proposed class action settlement. However, anyone with no lawsuit against Bayer, an individual lawsuit in state court against Bayer or a federal lawsuit in the MDL against Bayer may be able to join the class and pursue a share of the settlement funds.

To join the class, plaintiffs must show that they have a current diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma or develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma within 16 years after the settlement’s approval. They must also prove they were exposed to Roundup before February 17, 2026.

The reasoning behind this cutoff date is that Roundup users now have notice of the risks posed by Roundup. A class action lawyer can assess whether you’re eligible for this class action settlement.

The settlement will create a $7.25 billion fund that will be paid over 17 to 21 years. As explained by Bayer, the goal of this settlement is to provide long-term support for those injured by the product. This is different from the prior settlement, which only covered four years of payments.

The settlement creates tiered payouts based on age, diagnosis severity, and how victims were exposed to Roundup. Occupational users, such as farmers and landscapers, receive higher payouts than people who used Roundup at home occasionally.

If you were diagnosed with aggressive NHL before age 60 and your exposure was occupational, you could receive up to $165,000. If you are over 78 with non-aggressive NHL, you may receive around $10,000. Residential users aged 60 to 77 with non-aggressive NHL average around $20,000-$40,000.

The figures above are averages. Your individual award can land anywhere between 80% and 120% of your tier average depending on the strength of your claim documentation.

Where the Settlement Stands Right Now

The court gave its preliminary approval on March 4, 2026. Class members had until June 4, 2026, to object or opt out. That window has now closed. But if you missed it, you’re not necessarily out of options. Anyone with an NHL diagnosis still has 180 days after final approval to register a claim.

The ongoing effort to move the case to federal court could also shake up the timeline. The court holds its final approval hearing on July 9, 2026, and that date could still move if the federal removal effort succeeds. A Roundup lawyer can tell you exactly what your next best steps are right now.

Settlement Faces Legal Challenges

The new settlement is facing fierce opposition from the very people it’s supposed to help. As of May 21, 2026, attorneys for 13 cancer patients filed formal objections in Missouri’s Circuit Court, calling the deal a “sweetheart” arrangement that leaves victims with inadequate compensation.

The following day, opposing attorneys took a bolder step: they filed to move the case out of state hands and into the federal court system. If that removal succeeds, the case could land before U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria in California (who has previously called the settlement “filthy” and “legally problematic”). That potential transfer could delay or derail the July 9, 2026 fairness hearing, potentially affecting the settlement timeline.

What Is the Average Payout for a Roundup Lawsuit?

Calculating the Roundup lawsuit settlement amounts per person is complicated due to a few factors. First, if you join a class action lawsuit, the individuals in the class will not divide the class settlement equally. For example, if you have a class of 100 people that wins $100 million, that does not guarantee each person will receive $1 million.

Instead, those funds will be divided according to each person’s losses. The family of someone who died might receive more than someone whose cancer responded to chemotherapy.

Like many “toxic tort” cases, the Roundup lawsuit has a tiered settlement structure. Plaintiffs are divided into three tiers based on factors like these:

• Severity of injuries
• Strength of the evidence tying their illness to Roundup
• Total medical costs and economic damages
• Impact of their illness on length and quality of life
• Total non-economic damages

Here’s a look at the three main tiers and their settlement ranges:

Tier 1: Very Serious Illness

This tier is reserved for those who have suffered some of the worst potential effects of Roundup. Members of this tier are often landscapers or agricultural workers who used Roundup for years and have now been diagnosed with severe, terminal non-Hodgkin lymphoma or other cancers.

Tier 1 plaintiffs often recover $200,000 to $250,000 or more.

Tier 2: Moderate to Severe Illness

These plaintiffs may be suffering from severe illness but lack strong evidence tying that illness to Roundup exposure. Many have been diagnosed with non-terminal cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers.

Tier 2 plaintiffs usually recover $100,000 to $200,000.

Tier 3: Milder Illness

Plaintiffs in this lower tier have usually been diagnosed with less severe illnesses. These illnesses may still disrupt their lives, but they generally aren’t as life-altering as a cancer diagnosis. For example, exposure to Roundup may cause long-term neurological or endocrine issues.

Plaintiffs in this tier will usually recover $50,000 to $100,000.

Roundup Lawsuit Settlement Amounts per Person

The Roundup lawsuit settlement amounts cover a wide range. Some individuals (including the very first individual to sue Monsanto) were awarded settlements in the millions, while others received a few thousand dollars for their illnesses. To date, over 100,000 Roundup cases have been resolved, and over 4,000 pending in MDL.

The first case alleging Roundup-related injuries happened in California. A school groundskeeper who came into regular contact with Roundup developed terminal non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $39 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages for a total award of $289 million.

This loss by Monsanto (purchased by Bayer that same year) foreshadowed two more losses in California courts. Alva and Alberta Pilliod alleged that they both developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma due to regularly applying Roundup on three properties they owned. In 2019, a jury awarded them over $2 billion, although the judge in the case reduced the damage award to $87 million.

In a separate California case that year, a jury awarded a property owner over $80 million, although the trial court reduced the award to $20 million to avoid Constitutional issues. The victim developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after using Roundup on his property for over 20 years.

After those verdicts, Roundup plaintiffs hit a dry spell for about four years. To avoid these eye-popping headlines, Bayer only went to trial in cases it thought it could win. The result was eight consecutive wins between 2021 and 2023. Many of these cases involved questionable links between the victims’ illnesses and Roundup.

It’s important to understand that many people who received a Bayer Roundup settlement must agree to keep the terms confidential. Companies involved in this mass tort do this to prevent lawyers from knowing the potential amount of Roundup settlement checks. Bayer likely hopes the uncertainty will cause injured victims and lawyers to hesitate in filing a claim.

Third, Bayer deliberately followed a strategy of fighting only its most robust cases. This strategy resulted in wins for Bayer in nine out of 18 trials. If you average the amounts paid, you end up with many zeros when you account for the risk of losing.

Key Factors Influencing Your Settlement Amount

These factors tend to increase your chances of a higher payout:

• Exposure to Roundup in high amounts
• Long-term Roundup exposure
• Having lost a loved one due to Roundup exposure
• A terminal cancer diagnosis
• Having very expensive medical bills

Keep in mind that in personal injury law, attorneys are usually paid a contingency fee. Your legal fees will likely be taken out of your settlement, so you don’t have to pay anything out of pocket. In most cases, you pay nothing if your lawyer can’t secure compensation for you.

Roundup Settlement Point System: How It Works

To simplify the distribution of verdicts and settlements, attorneys and administrators have developed a point system. A neutral third party assesses each plaintiff’s situation and assigns points. Severe circumstances (like high financial losses or a terminal cancer diagnosis) result in more points.

Plaintiffs are then divided into tiers based on point values. Higher-tier plaintiffs (those with the most points) receive more compensation. It can be difficult to estimate your settlement, but a product liability attorney should be able to give you an idea of the compensation you may be able to recover.

Global Class Action Settlement

Bayer’s winning streak was somewhat deceptive. While Bayer was winning these cases, it simultaneously offered a “global settlement” to end 100,000 claims in a class action lawsuit against it. The $10.9 billion Roundup class action settlement included $9.6 billion to resolve the pending cases and $1.25 billion to deal with future cases.

The settlement averaged $96,000 per plaintiff in the pending cases. However, Bayer set up a complex point system to allocate these funds based on several factors, including:

• Victim’s age
• Cancer type
• Treatment outcome
• Earning capacity
• Victims in the lower tier might only receive a few thousand dollars, while those in the higher tier might receive a few hundred thousand dollars.

The name “global settlement” might make it sound like these payouts resolved the issue once and for all. However, while the settlement resolved about 100,000 cases, Bayer continues to face numerous lawsuits.

When Will I Get My Roundup Settlement Check?

You can apply for your class settlement now. However, Bayer will issue checks once all claims are settled. You may have to wait two to three years to receive your check.

If you file an individual lawsuit seeking more, you could face years of litigation before your case settles. Once that occurs, Bayer will likely require you to sign a nondisclosure and settlement agreement. It may take time to negotiate those terms and arrange for signatures. You will receive a check once that occurs.

Understanding the Roundup Settlement Timeline

The complexity of your case, the number of cases in line before yours and whether your case settles or goes to trial all determine your case timeline. An attorney can give you a better idea of how long your case is likely to take.

Timelines can also depend on whether your lawsuit is part of the settlement program or individually filed:

Settlement Program

If you join Bayer’s existing settlement program, you can expect to wait 2-3 years to receive your check. This program processes claims in batches, and Bayer typically issues block payments when large groups of cases are resolved. However, recent activity suggests this timeline may be accelerating. Bayer settled 17,000 additional cases with one law firm in August 2025, indicating the company is keen to resolve claims faster.

Individual Lawsuit Timeline

Filing your own lawsuit can take as long as 3-5 years from start to finish. The April 2025 Georgia case that resulted in a $2.1 billion verdict took four years to reach trial. Likewise, the Caranci case that resulted in a $175 million recovery was originally filed in June 2021, but only received final appellate confirmation in May 2025.

Do You Need to Pay Taxes on Roundup Settlements?

Usually, Roundup settlements aren’t taxable. However, any compensation for lost wages or other earned income might be subject to income tax.

Roundup Lawsuit Eligibility & Requirements

Anyone who developed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or other types of cancer after exposure to Roundup is eligible to file a Roundup lawsuit. These individuals include those who used Roundup in their professional or personal capacity:

• Farmworkers
• Farmers
• Landscapers
• Groundskeepers
• Gardeners
• Garden center workers
• Homeowners

Moreover, the family members of victims, particularly those who have lost a loved one due to diseases associated with Roundup exposure, can file a lawsuit on behalf of the deceased.

Health Risks Linked to Glyphosate Exposure

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, and exposure to it can increase your risk of many serious health conditions, including:

• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)
• Other cancers
• Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders
• Kidney damage
• Birth defects and additional developmental issues

People who were exposed to glyphosate for many years (like agricultural workers) are more likely to suffer serious health problems.

Evidence Needed for a Successful Roundup Lawsuit

The more solid evidence you have, the more likely you are to win a respectable verdict or settlement. Here are some examples of evidence that can support your case:

• Expert testimony connecting Roundup to your illness or injury
• Records of all medical care and expenses
• Proof of lost income
• Proof that you are (or were) someone who routinely works with Roundup

Each situation is unique, and your lawyer should be able to help you compile the evidence you need.

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