Kenny Habetz Injury Law | February 24, 2025 | Product Liability
More than 100,000 Roundup lawsuits have been filed alleging exposure to Roundup weed killer increased a person’s chances of developing cancer. As of February 2024, the Roundup Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of California had 4,414 cases pending. Additionally, another 54,000 cases are still pending in state courts.
Bayer has settled thousands of lawsuits, and many lawsuits have gone to trial. In 2020, Bayer offered to settle 100,000 lawsuits by paying $10.9 billion. Plaintiffs in Roundup lawsuits have won huge verdicts, including a $2.25 billion verdict for a Pennsylvania man in January 2024. Bayer has also won cases.
What Is the Average Roundup Settlement?
Roundup settlements are estimated to be between $5,000 and $250,000, with the average settlement being $150,000 to $160,000. However, some plaintiffs have won huge verdicts. Therefore, the settlement for a Roundup lawsuit depends on the factors of the individual case.
Injured victims can still file Roundup lawsuits. The cases remain active and continue to be settled and tried in federal and state courts. Speaking with an attorney is the best way to know if you qualify for a Roundup settlement.
What Factors Impact a Person’s Settlement for a Roundup Lawsuit?
Numerous factors impact how much a person may recover for their Roundup cancer claim. Those factors include, but are not limited to:
- The seriousness of the person’s injuries
- The amount of the monetary losses and economic damages
- The person’s general health and age
- The strength of the person’s evidence proving Roundup caused their cancer
- The impact of the injury on the person’s quality of life, daily activities, and the ability to earn income
- The non-economic damages for pain and suffering
- The strength and duration of the person’s exposure to Roundup
- The proof that Bayer was negligent
You may qualify for a Roundup settlement if you were exposed to Roundup for a significant period and a doctor diagnosed you with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or another type of cancer on June 1, 2018, or after. Numerous types of cancer have been named in Roundup lawsuits.
Examples of Roundup cancer victims include, but are not limited to:
- Landscapers
- Farmworkers
- Nursery workers
- Groundskeepers
- School athletic staff
- City maintenance workers
- Horticulturists
You may also qualify for a Roundup settlement if you were exposed to large amounts of the weed killer when you were under 13 years of age.
The statute of limitations for a Roundup claim may be close. It is crucial that you contact an attorney as soon as possible to determine if you are eligible for a Roundup settlement.
Why Are People Filing Roundup Lawsuits Against Bayer?
Roundup lawsuits allege that the product’s active ingredient, glyphosate, increases the risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It has also been linked to several other types of cancers. Numerous studies have been published supporting these allegations. The WHO’s IARC has found that glyphosate is a potential human carcinogen.
However, Bayer aggressively denies these allegations. Despite the studies and research supporting the claims of an increased risk of cancer from Roundup exposure, Roundup remains on the market. It is used on a wide variety of crops, including nuts, fruits, and vegetables.
How Do I File a Roundup Lawsuit in Louisiana?
If you believe your cancer diagnosis could be associated with long-term exposure to Roundup, the first step is to contact a Roundup lawsuit attorney for a free case review. The attorney gathers information to determine if you may be eligible for a Roundup settlement.
The attorney will advise you if they believe you have a claim and are willing to take your case for a contingency fee. The law firm handles all aspects of your case. They gather your medical records and collect information about your cancer diagnosis, work history, and current prognosis.
Experienced Roundup lawyers have committed substantial time and resources to researching the law and science related to Roundup lawsuits. The attorneys prepare the papers to file a Roundup lawsuit in state court.
Once the lawsuit is filed, the attorneys work to negotiate a settlement with Bayer based on the specific factors in your case. The case proceeds to a trial if a settlement cannot be reached.
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