Published
February 16, 2026
Updated
September 17, 2026
The Supreme Court limited Roundup failure-to-warn claims in June 2026, while Bayer's separate $7.25 billion class settlement awaits a ruling after its September 14, 2026 final-approval hearing.
What Is the Current Roundup Litigation Status?
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court held in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell that federal pesticide law preempts the state failure-to-warn claim at issue when EPA-approved labeling does not require the additional warning. The 7–2 decision substantially weakened a central theory used in many Roundup cases.Separately, the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court in St. Louis granted preliminary approval to Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion class settlement on March 4, 2026. The final-approval hearing was rescheduled twice and was held on September 14, 2026 before Judge Timothy J. Boyer, who did not rule from the bench and asked for further filings from supporters and objectors. No order has been entered, the deadline to opt out passed on August 21, 2026, and registration and settlement claims are not yet open.
Supreme Court
7–2 ruling for Monsanto
June 25, 2026
Proposed Settlement
$7.25 billion
Final approval not yet granted
Fairness Hearing
Held September 14, 2026
Court took it under advisement · registration and claims not yet open
What Did the Supreme Court Decide?
The Court ruled that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act preempted Durnell's state-law warning claim because it would impose a labeling requirement different from the federal scheme. The decision reversed the Missouri judgment. It did not decide whether every possible Roundup claim fails.Free settlement alerts
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What Claims May Remain?
Bayer argues that the ruling should lead to dismissal of pending failure-to-warn claims. Plaintiffs contend that other theories, including some design-defect, negligence, and misrepresentation claims, may survive depending on the governing law and facts. Courts handling pending cases will determine the effect of the ruling.What Is the Proposed $7.25 Billion Settlement?
The proposed class agreement is designed to address current and certain future non-Hodgkin lymphoma claims over a multi-year period. It is separate from earlier individual settlements and from the Supreme Court case. Preliminary approval does not guarantee final approval or establish that every claimant will qualify.Can People File a Settlement Claim Now?
No. The official settlement site states that registration and claims are not yet open. If final approval is granted and the agreement becomes effective, court-approved notices should explain eligibility, registration, claim procedures, documentation, and deadlines. Sponsored attorney-intake forms are not the official class settlement claim form.What Do Regulators Say About Glyphosate?
The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as probably carcinogenic to humans in 2015. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has stated that glyphosate is not likely to be carcinogenic to humans when used according to label directions. The litigation has involved this scientific and regulatory disagreement.Sources
• Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, U.S. Supreme Court opinion• Official proposed Roundup class settlement website
• EPA glyphosate information
• Detailed $7.25 billion settlement coverage
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Supreme Court Case
Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, No. 24-1068
Decision
June 25, 2026
Settlement Status
Preliminarily approved; final approval pending
Fairness Hearing
September 14, 2026
Official Website
Proposed class settlement
