Roundup Lawsuit Payouts: Settlements, Verdicts and 2026 Status

Roundup lawsuit payouts have been in the news for years, and as of November 2026 they are entering a new phase. Bayer, which bought Monsanto in 2018, has already paid billions to settle claims that the weed killer glyphosate caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). In 2026, the company proposed a second, $7.25 billion class settlement, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in its favor on cancer-warning claims. This guide explains what has been paid, what new payouts may look like, how amounts are figured, and where things stand today. It uses court records, government sources, and figures reported by major news outlets. Bayer denies that Roundup causes cancer. This article is general information, not legal or medical advice. A licensed attorney can explain how any of this applies to a specific situation.

Quick Fact	Details (as of November 2026)
Product	Roundup weed killer (active ingredient: glyphosate)
Defendant	Monsanto, owned by Bayer since 2018
Main injury claimed	Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
2020 settlement	Up to $10.9 billion, covering about 100,000 claims
2026 proposed class settlement	Up to $7.25 billion, paid over up to 21 years
Reported award range (2026 deal)	About $10,000 to $165,000 per person
Supreme Court ruling	Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, decided June 25, 2026 (7-2 for Monsanto)
Settlement status	Awaiting final approval from a Missouri judge
Pending claims	About 65,000, as reported in September 2026

What Are Roundup Lawsuit Payouts?

Roundup lawsuit payouts are money paid to people who say Roundup exposure caused their cancer, through jury verdicts or settlements. Most money so far has come from settlements, not trials.

Thousands of people sued after the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) called glyphosate “probably carcinogenic to humans” in 2015. Bayer has fought many cases at trial and won more than it lost. As of February 2026, news reports counted 13 verdicts for Bayer and 11 for plaintiffs. A few huge verdicts pushed it to settle in bulk. If you are new to group lawsuits, our guide on what a class action lawsuit is explains how they work.

How Much Did Bayer Agree to Pay in 2020?

In June 2020, Bayer agreed to pay up to $10.9 billion to resolve Roundup claims. About $8.8 billion to $9.6 billion was set aside for current cases, and about $1.25 billion was set aside for possible future claims.

Bayer announced the deal on June 24, 2020. It said the agreement covered about 75% of roughly 125,000 filed and unfiled claims. Bayer published no official average. If you simply divide $8.8 to $9.6 billion by about 100,000 claims, you get roughly $88,000 to $96,000 per claim before attorney fees and costs. That is rough math, not an official figure. Real payments varied widely by case.

A federal judge rejected Bayer’s plan for future claimants in 2021, which left the company open to new lawsuits.

What Were the Biggest Roundup Verdicts?

The largest Roundup verdicts reached hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. However, judges and appeals courts cut most of them sharply.

Bayer has said that, across Roundup cases with final judgments, damages were cut by about 90% overall. Here are the best-known verdicts.

Case	Year and Court	Jury Award	What Happened Next
Johnson v. Monsanto	2018, California state court	$289 million	Trial judge cut it to about $78.5 million; a California appeals court later lowered it to $20.5 million
Hardeman v. Monsanto	2019, federal court in California	About $80 million	Cut to about $25.3 million; upheld on appeal, and the Supreme Court declined to review it in 2022
Pilliod v. Monsanto	2019, California state court	About $2 billion	Trial judge cut it to about $87 million
Durnell v. Monsanto	2023, Missouri state court	$1.25 million	Reversed after the Supreme Court ruled for Monsanto in 2026
Barnes v. Monsanto	2025, Cobb County, Georgia	About $2.1 billion ($65 million compensatory, $2 billion punitive)	Bayer said it would appeal; no final reduction was confirmed in sources reviewed

What Did the Supreme Court Decide in Durnell v. Monsanto?

On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 for Monsanto. It held that federal pesticide law blocks state “failure-to-warn” claims that would require a cancer warning the EPA has not approved.

The case started with John Durnell, a Missouri man who won $1.25 million in 2023. The Court agreed to hear Monsanto’s appeal in January 2026 and heard arguments on April 27, 2026. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion. He said the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requires uniform labels, so states cannot demand a different warning. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a short concurrence. You can read the full opinion on the Supreme Court website.

The ruling matters for payouts. Warning-label claims were central to many Roundup cases. Plaintiffs can still bring other theories, such as design defect claims. A St. Louis trial that began in September 2026 focused on design and testing claims for that reason.

What Is the 2026 Roundup Class Settlement?

In February 2026, Monsanto proposed a class settlement worth up to $7.25 billion. It aims to resolve most current and future U.S. Roundup claims tied to NHL.

The deal was filed in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Missouri. According to news reports, Monsanto would make capped yearly payments into a fund for up to 21 years. The class covers people exposed to Roundup before February 17, 2026. Reports say it also covers people who are diagnosed later, up to about 16 years after final approval.

A judge gave preliminary approval in March 2026. Judge Timothy Boyer held a final approval hearing on September 14, 2026, and heard objections. As of early November 2026, sources reviewed did not report a final ruling. Bayer can walk away from the deal if too many people opt out. No final opt-out count had been released. Other big cases, like those in our Camp Lejeune lawsuit update, show that settlement programs often take years to pay out.

How Much Could Each Claimant Receive?

Major outlets reported that awards under the 2026 deal would range from about $10,000 to $165,000 per person. These are reported estimates, and no money had been paid under the new deal as of November 2026.

Reports from February 2026 described these sample averages:

• About $165,000: an agricultural, industrial, or turf worker with long exposure, diagnosed before age 60 with an aggressive form of NHL.
• About $20,000: a home (residential) user diagnosed between ages 60 and 77 with a less aggressive form.
• About $10,000: a residential user diagnosed at age 78 or older.

These figures are averages for groups, not promises. Attorney fees and case costs usually come out of a payout. Liens from health insurers or Medicare may also reduce what a person keeps.

How Are Roundup Payouts Calculated?

Roundup settlements use a points or tier system. Each claim gets a score based on set factors, and higher scores fall into higher payment tiers.

News reports name three main factors for the 2026 deal:

1. Type of exposure: work exposure (farm, industrial, or turf use) generally scores higher than home use.
2. Age at diagnosis: younger people generally receive more.
3. Severity of the cancer: aggressive forms of NHL generally score higher.

Some reports say length of use and medical outcomes may also count. Because details can change before final approval, official class notices are more reliable than online estimates.

Who May Qualify for a Roundup Claim?

In general, the class covers people who were exposed to Roundup and were later diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Exposure must have happened before February 17, 2026.

Records that often matter include proof of the NHL diagnosis, the date of diagnosis, and evidence of how and how long Roundup was used. A licensed attorney can review records and explain deadlines, including opt-out choices. Our lawsuit news section covers other active cases.

What Does the EPA Say About Glyphosate?

The EPA says glyphosate is “not likely to be carcinogenic to humans” when used as directed. That view differs from IARC’s 2015 finding.

The EPA says IARC asks whether a chemical can cause cancer under any conditions, while the EPA looks at real-world exposure. In 2022, a federal appeals court sent part of the EPA’s glyphosate review back for more work, and the EPA withdrew its interim decision. The agency said its science findings had not changed. As of November 2026, the EPA’s glyphosate page says it expects to finish an updated cancer evaluation and human health risk assessment in late 2026, with a public webinar planned for early 2027.

Are Roundup Settlement Payouts Taxed?

Under federal law, money received for a personal physical injury or physical sickness is generally not taxable income. Punitive damages and interest are generally taxable.

The IRS rule comes from Section 104(a)(2) of the tax code. According to IRS Publication 4345, a physical injury settlement is generally non-taxable. But if you deducted medical costs in past years and got a tax benefit, the part that repays those costs may be taxable. Punitive damages are taxable even in a physical injury case. Interest on a settlement is also taxable. A tax professional can explain how these rules apply to a specific payment.

What Happened When? A Roundup Litigation Timeline

The Roundup fight has lasted more than a decade. These are the key dates.

Date	Event
March 2015	IARC classifies glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans”
2017	EPA finds glyphosate “not likely to be carcinogenic to humans”
August 2018	Johnson verdict of $289 million
March and May 2019	Hardeman (about $80 million) and Pilliod (about $2 billion) verdicts
June 24, 2020	Bayer announces settlement of up to $10.9 billion
June 2022	Supreme Court declines to hear Hardeman; appeals court sends EPA review back
March 2025	Georgia jury awards about $2.1 billion in Barnes
January 2026	Supreme Court agrees to hear Durnell
February 17, 2026	Monsanto announces $7.25 billion class settlement
March 2026	Missouri court grants preliminary approval
June 25, 2026	Supreme Court rules 7-2 for Monsanto
September 14, 2026	Final approval hearing in St. Louis
Late 2026	EPA expects to finish updated glyphosate risk assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Roundup lawsuit payout?

There is no official average. Under the proposed 2026 deal, reported awards range from about $10,000 to $165,000.

Has the $7.25 billion Roundup settlement been approved?

Not yet. It received preliminary approval in March 2026, and a final approval hearing took place on September 14, 2026. As of early November 2026, no final ruling had been reported.

Does the Supreme Court ruling end Roundup lawsuits?

No. The Durnell ruling blocks state claims based on a missing cancer warning. Other claims, such as design defect claims, may still go forward, depending on the court and state law.

When will Roundup settlement payments be made?

No payment date has been set for the 2026 deal. Payments cannot start until the court grants final approval and any appeals end. The fund is designed to pay out over up to 21 years.

Do I have to pay taxes on a Roundup settlement?

Compensation for a physical illness like NHL is generally not taxable under federal law. Punitive damages, interest, and amounts that repay previously deducted medical costs can be taxable.

Conclusion

Roundup lawsuit payouts have already topped $10 billion through the 2020 settlement, and a new $7.25 billion class deal is waiting for a judge’s decision as of November 2026. Reported awards under that deal range from about $10,000 to $165,000, based on exposure type, age at diagnosis, and how severe the cancer is. The Supreme Court’s June 2026 Durnell ruling made warning-label claims much harder, while the EPA continues to say glyphosate is not likely to cause cancer and is updating its review. Because terms, deadlines, and tax rules can affect what a person keeps, a licensed attorney can explain options in a specific case.