Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

Last Updated on November 5, 2024

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November 5, 2024 – Investigation Complete
Thanks to everyone who reached out regarding their Roundup use. At this time, attorneys working with ClassAction.org are no longer accepting Roundup claims, so the investigation is now closed.

If you are still interested in pursuing legal recourse, we would encourage you to speak with an attorney. Keep in mind that there are statutes of limitations in place that limit the amount of time available to file a lawsuit.

This blog post outlines the resources available when it comes to finding an attorney. In the meantime, you can find a list of open investigations here.

At A Glance

This Alert Affects:
Anyone who used Roundup herbicide and was later diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
What's Going On?
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed alleging that Roundup causes cancer and that people weren't properly warned of its risks. In June 2020, Bayer announced it would pay $10.9 billion to resolve many of these cases – and if you were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma because of your Roundup use, it’s not too late to file a claim and recover money for the harm you suffered.
Can Roundup Really Cause Cancer?
An agency of the World Health Organization has labeled glyphosate – the main ingredient in Roundup – as "probably carcinogenic."
How Could a Lawsuit Help Me?
You may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other losses stemming from your diagnosis.

Lawsuits have been filed alleging that the popular herbicide Roundup can cause cancer – and that the manufacturer didn’t do enough to warn people about the risk.

In light of these allegations, attorneys are speaking with individuals who used Roundup and were later diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Bayer to Pay $10B To Resolve Roundup Claims

Bayer has announced that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to resolve approximately 100,000 claims alleging Monsanto’s Roundup causes non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. According to the company, the settlement will put to rest 75 percent of the current litigation.

In February 2021, Bayer announced that it will pay an additional $2 billion to resolve future claims. The deal, however, was rejected by a judge, who requested a separate motion be presented outlining a new settlement that “reasonably protects the interests of Roundup users.” 

What Are the Lawsuits Saying Monsanto Did Wrong?

The lawsuits allege that Monsanto led a “prolonged campaign of misinformation” to convince the public, agricultural workers and government agencies that Roundup was safe even though the main ingredient in the herbicide has been labeled “probably carcinogenic.”

Specifically, the suits claim that:

  • Monsanto concealed, downplayed and suppressed information about the risks of Roundup and instead aggressively marketed the herbicide as safe for humans and the environment

  • Monsanto “championed falsified data” while attacking legitimate studies linking Roundup to cancer

  • Monsanto made a conscious decision not to redesign its herbicide so that it was less dangerous to humans

  • Monsanto knew or should have known that its product could cause cancer, but failed to warn the public about this risk

  • Monsanto did not adequately monitor Roundup after placing the product on the market

While every case and result is different, a San Francisco jury returned a $289 million verdict in mid-2018 for a former school groundskeeper who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

How Could a Lawsuit Help?

Lawsuits could provide money for medical bills, lost wages and funeral expenses in the event of death. It’s important to keep in mind that Bayer’s settlement is to resolve individual cases – and is not a class action settlement. This means if you were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and are interested in taking legal action for monetary damages, you will need to file your own suit with your own attorney.

How Much Does an Attorney Cost?

Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are handling these cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means that they will only be paid if they win your case and will take a percentage of your total award. 

What Types of Cancers Have Been Linked to Roundup?

Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, has been linked to:

  • Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
  • Lymphocytic lymphoma
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
  • B-cell lymphoma
  • Burkitt lymphoma
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Follicular lymphoma
  • Skin lymphoma
  • Peripheral T-cell lymphoma
  • Hairy cell leukemia
  • Mantle cell lymphoma

It is believed that gardeners, industrial farm workers, groundskeepers, independent farmers, professional turf managers, landscapers and other agricultural workers have been exposed to the highest levels of Roundup and are therefore at the greatest risk of developing cancer.

World Health Organization Comments on Cancer Link

In March 2015, an agency of the World Health Organization known as the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) issued an evaluation of several herbicides, including glyphosate. According to its research, the IARC found that glyphosate should be classified as a Group 2A herbicide – meaning that it is “probably carcinogenic” to humans.

The IARC said that the cancers most commonly associated with glyphosate are non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other types of hematopoietic cancers, including multiple myeloma and acute and chronic leukemia.

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