A major update in the national Roundup litigation could affect people across the nation who believe they developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after long-term exposure to Roundup weedkiller.
On February 17, 2026, Bayer announced a proposed nationwide settlement valued at up to $7.25 billion to address thousands of current and future U.S. Roundup cancer claims due to the glyphosate-based product. This is a significant case; however, it still needs to be approved by a judge in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, and the court must review the proposal before any settlement program can move forward. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court is handling a separate Roundup case scheduled for argument in April of 2026, which does not “approve” the settlement, but still affects the overall class action and litigation of Roundup.
What is Bayer’s Proposed Roundup Settlement
Based on reporting, the Roundup class action settlement would create a long-term claims program funded over time (reported as up to 21 years) to resolve the many existing lawsuits and also cover future claims. Bayer has reported roughly 65,000 pending Roundup plaintiffs in U.S. state and federal courts.
Reports also explained that payments would be tiered, meaning the amount may change depending on things like a person’s exposure history (home vs. occupational), age, and cancer type. Some reports describe potential payments reaching up to about $198,000 or more for certain cases, though nothing is guaranteed, and, of course, the final terms may change.
Is This a “Recall” and the Cause of the Roundup Lawsuit
This class action case is not the same as a recalled product, which usually means a product is being pulled back through a formal recall process. The February 2026 news is about a court settlement proposal connected to lawsuits, not an announcement to recall Roundup products.
The national class action lawsuit generally claims that long-term exposure to Roundup, which is a glyphosate-based product, contributed to non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and that consumers were not given adequate warnings about the dangers. Bayer disputes the claim and states that findings support glyphosate is safe when used as directed. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also stated it found no risks of concern to human health from current uses when products are used according to label directions, while also noting ongoing review steps after court action.
While this is true, there have also been differing opinions about the hazards and their effects on humans from science and regulatory agencies, as well as their warnings. For example, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2A), supporting the plaintiffs’ arguments and resulting in the national settlement. Bayer does not admit wrongdoing as part of the proposal.
How to Know if You’re Affected and How to Get Money Back if Injured
1) Money for injuries (the $7.25 billion class action proposal)
The February 2026 proposal is aimed at the larger Roundup injury litigation, especially claims tied to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. That is where damages like medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering may come into play, depending on the person’s situation and the finalized structure of the class action case.
2) Refunds for buying certain weedkiller products (not for injuries or illnesses) There is a separate consumer settlement (often referred to as the Weed Killer Ad Settlement) that is for marketing/consumer claims, not personal injury. The official settlement site states that this is not a personal injury case and does not pay for cancer, illness, or physical injuries.
The settlement also states class members keep the right to sue if they currently have, or later develop, cancer or another illness/injury from exposure. If someone already filed a timely consumer claim, the official settlement website is still the best place to review payment status and payment information.
What Consumers Should Do if They Have a Diagnosis and Roundup Exposure
- For people in New Jersey and across the nation, the most helpful first steps when involved in a class action lawsuit do not have to be complicated.
- Write down exposure history: where Roundup was used (home, landscaping, groundskeeping, farm work), how often, and for how many years.
- Save proof where possible: photos of the product, old receipts, work records, job descriptions, or the names of coworkers/family who can confirm regular use.
- Gather medical records: diagnosis paperwork, oncology records, and treatment timeline.
- Do not sign settlement paperwork without understanding it: signing a release can affect future rights.
- Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C.: Here to Help New Jersey Families and Those Affected by the Roundup Class Action Suit
For people looking for a New Jersey product liability lawyer to discuss a possible Roundup-related claim, Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. has experience with large, nationwide mass tort cases, including in the Fen-Phen litigation and the National Tobacco Settlement of 1998.
As Marc Saperstein, Esq., explains,
“Hopefully, those claimants who have been exposed to a Roundup related carcinogen that may be responsible for their diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma will be properly compensated due to the manufacturer’s failure to warn and the suppression of independent scientific studies linking the product to cancer.”
When involved in a national case that moves quickly, and has confusing rules and deadlines, the firm’s injury attorneys work to make the process clear, protect clients’ rights, and pursue the full amount of compensation available after suffering from a negligent product.
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Disclaimer: Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. can help individuals and families understand their rights and potential options. Where appropriate, the firm may co-counsel with or refer matters to trusted attorneys nationwide who are actively handling Roundup litigation, while assisting clients in navigating the process. This article is for general information only and is not legal advice.
