In a major legal breakthrough on March 4, 2026, a Missouri state judge granted preliminary approval for a new $7.25 billion Roundup class action settlement. This massive fund is designed to resolve thousands of current and future claims linking the glyphosate-based weedkiller to Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL).
If you or a loved one used Roundup and were later diagnosed with NHL, 2026 is the most critical year for your claim. This new “Phase 2” settlement aims to provide closure after years of litigation that have already seen Bayer pay out over $11 billion in prior agreements.
New 2026 Payout Tiers
Under the preliminarily approved framework, compensation is categorized into “Tiers” based on the severity of the illness, age at diagnosis, and extent of exposure:
- High-Value Claims (Up to $165,000+): Reserved for claimants with severe, persistent NHL, long-term occupational exposure (farmers, landscapers), and younger age at diagnosis.
- Average Claims ($25,000 – $30,000): Typically awarded to residential users under the age of 77 with documented medical history.
- Base Claims (Minimum $6,000): For qualifying individuals with shorter exposure periods or less severe sub-types of the disease.
Critical Deadlines: June 4, 2026
The court has set a strict timeline for the next few months. If you are part of the settlement class, you must act before:
- June 4, 2026: The deadline to Opt-Out of the settlement if you wish to pursue an individual lawsuit for potentially higher damages (like recent jury verdicts that reached $2 billion).
- July 9, 2026: The scheduled date for the Final Fairness Hearing, where the judge will decide on the permanent approval of the $7.25 billion fund.
The Supreme Court Factor
While the settlement moves forward, all eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court. Oral arguments are scheduled for April 27, 2026, to decide whether federal EPA labels should shield Bayer from state-level “failure to warn” claims. A ruling in favor of Bayer could drastically change the leverage for future lawsuits, making the current $7.25 billion offer a “bird in the hand” for many victims.
How to File Your Claim
The official settlement website was launched in mid-March 2026. Claimants who were diagnosed with NHL by March 4, 2026, are currently eligible to submit their paperwork. Those exposed but not yet diagnosed are also protected under the 21-year funding plan.
Sources & Legal References:
- Bayer Global – Managing the Roundupâ„¢ Litigation (2026 Official Statement)
- U.S. District Court – Northern District of California (MDL 2741 Official Updates)
- Drugwatch – Roundup Settlement Explained & Opt-Out Process (March 2026)