Roundup Lawsuit Information

What Is Roundup?

Roundup is a widely used herbicide originally developed by Monsanto and now owned by Bayer. Its primary active ingredient is glyphosate, which is designed to kill weeds by interfering with plant growth processes.

Roundup has been used extensively in agriculture, landscaping, and residential settings for decades. Litigation has focused on allegations that exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides may be associated with serious health risks, and that users were not adequately warned.

Background:

In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a division of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.”

Other regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), have stated that glyphosate is unlikely to be carcinogenic when used according to label directions. Scientific and regulatory opinions therefore differ, and the issue has been heavily debated in both scientific and legal settings.

About Roundup-Related Claims

Roundup lawsuits generally allege that long-term exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides may have contributed to the development of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and related cancers. Claims commonly raise legal issues such as:

The following are common legal allegations discussed in Roundup-related litigation and are provided for general informational purposes only.

Potential Health Concerns Alleged in Roundup Claims

Roundup litigation commonly alleges that prolonged exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides may be associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and related blood cancers. The issue remains the subject of ongoing scientific evaluation and judicial review.

Roundup Litigation Update (2024)

1. Multibillion-Dollar Settlement Program: Bayer has previously announced a multibillion-dollar settlement framework intended to resolve a significant portion of Roundup-related claims in the United States. The company has stated that settlements were reached without any admission of liability.

2. Ongoing Individual Trials: While many claims have been settled, some Roundup cases have continued to proceed through state courts. Jury verdicts have varied, with outcomes depending on case-specific evidence and expert testimony.

3. Regulatory and Scientific Debate Continues: Litigation continues alongside ongoing scientific and regulatory debate regarding glyphosate’s safety profile. Courts continue to evaluate expert testimony and causation standards on a case-by-case basis.