Thousands of lawsuits, including class actions and individual claims, have been filed against Bayer, the manufacturer of Roundup, since 2018. Previously, the chemical was manufactured and marketed by Monsanto, which Bayer acquired in 2018.
One of the most significant outcomes was a $10 billion settlement in 2020, which Bayer paid to end tens of thousands of lawsuits. In addition, a portion of that amount was set aside to cover future lawsuits.
Decisions have not been limited to class action suits. In 2019, a California jury delivered a $2 billion verdict to a couple who claimed Roundup caused their non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, though a court reduced the final settlement amount. That same year, a California man was awarded $80 million in a trial verdict. A 2018 landmark trial awarded $289 million to a groundskeeper diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That verdict was finalized at $78 million.
Despite numerous settlements, including the $10 billion decision, Roundup litigation is ongoing, and law firms continue to take on clients seeking justice.