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Roundup / Monsanto
OpenFILINGMDL 2741Chemical
4,200+
Total Cases
Causation
IARC classified glyphosate as 'probably carcinogenic to humans' (Group 2A) in 2015. Plaintiffs' experts rely on epidemiological studies showing 41% increased NHL risk among heavy glyphosate users, animal carcinogenicity data, and genotoxicity/oxidative stress mechanisms. Internal Monsanto documents (the 'Monsanto Papers') revealed ghostwriting of favorable studies and efforts to suppress unfavorable research. Three California juries found causation proved by preponderance of the evidence.
Defendants
| Entity | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bayer AG | Parent Company | Acquired Monsanto in 2018 for $63B — inherited all Roundup liabilities |
| Monsanto Company | Original Manufacturer | Developed and marketed Roundup; internal documents show knowledge of cancer risk |
| BASF SE | Co-Formulant Supplier | Supplied surfactants used in Roundup formulations — limited exposure |
Litigation Timeline
Aug 2018
Johnson v. Monsanto — $289M verdict (first trial, reduced to $78M)
Mar 2019
Hardeman v. Monsanto — $80M federal bellwether verdict
May 2019
Pilliod v. Monsanto — $2B verdict (reduced to $87M)
Jun 2020
Bayer announces $10.9B settlement for ~100,000 claims
Jun 2025
Supreme Court denies cert on Bayer preemption challenge
2026
4,200+ cases remain pending; settlement processing continues
Intelligence Signals
Courtcourt
Schramm v. Monsanto Company
Courtcourt
Hooper v. Monsanto Company
Courtcourt
Kay v. Monsanto Company
Courtcourt
Tudal v. Monsanto Company
Courtcourt
Dunn v. Monsanto Company
Key Facts
- Status
- active
Geographic Exposure
·N.D. Cal. (MDL 2741, Judge Chhabria)
·California state courts (major verdict jurisdiction)
·Missouri (St. Louis — significant filings)
·Nationwide — all 50 states
Eligibility Criteria
- ✓Used Roundup or glyphosate-based herbicides regularly
- ✓Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (any subtype)
- ✓Exposure occurred before NHL diagnosis
- ✓Agricultural workers, landscapers, and residential users with significant use history