$7.25B settlement over Roundup weed killers: Who qualifies, and how much you could receive

(NEXSTAR) – A $7.25 billion class action settlement meant to resolve claims that Monsanto’s Roundup products caused cancer in people has received preliminary approval from a Missouri court, lawyers confirmed on Monday.

Last month, Monsanto agreed to the settlement, which would cover both current and future claims by those diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma after being exposed to Roundup. Accusations against the weed killer say the glyphosate within Roundup and similar products caused the cancer.

Bill Anderson, CEO of Bayer, which owns Monsanto, said in a written statement following the agreement that the settlement provides an “essential path out of the litigation uncertainty and enables us to devote our full attention to furthering the innovations that lie at the core of our mission: Health for all, Hunger for none.” Monsanto has denied any wrongdoing.

Since 2015, more than 125,000 people have made legal claims against Roundup, with many already being resolved. The $7.25 billion settlement, however, could cover more than 40,000 people, plaintiffs’ attorney Christopher Seeger said in February.

Qualifying class members could receive hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a press release.

Here’s what to know about the proposed settlement:

Who qualifies for the $7.25 billion weed killer settlement?

Generally, those in the U.S. who were “exposed to Roundup or other glyphosate-based weed killers” at work or home prior to February 17, 2026 (qualifying products can be found here) and developed qualifying conditions will qualify.

Exposure includes being in contact with, inhaling, ingesting, or absorbing qualifying Roundup products, per the settlement administrators.

The settlement site explains that forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma are covered, as are “any leukemia that contains the words ‘lymphoma,’ ‘lymphocytic,’ or ‘prolymphocytic.'” A full list of covered conditions can be found here.

You do not need to have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma to qualify, but “you can only submit a claim for the compensation if you are diagnosed with NHL in the future.” It can take more than 10 years after exposure for non-Hodgkin lymphoma to develop, the settlement explains.

Claims can also be filed on behalf of a close family member, including those who have died, if they were exposed. Immigration status does not impact a person’s eligibility.

How do you make a claim?

If you were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma on or before March 4, 2026, you’ll have 180 days from the final approval date of the settlement to register via a claim form.

If you are diagnosed in the future, you do not need to register. You will need to submit a claim form within six years of your diagnosis and before the last annual payment to the fund (more on this in a moment).

Those who are part of the class action settlement – you’ll receive a notice, if this applies to you – but do not file a claim, will receive $0, administrators say.

The claim process is not yet available.

How much could you receive?

This will vary by claimant, where they were exposed to Roundup, and when they were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Claimants will be assigned to one of nine tiers based on their exposure type, how old they were when they were diagnosed, and whether their cancer is fast or slow-growing. Those in higher tiers – for example, someone who was exposed while working and diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer at a younger age – are expected to receive more than those in lower tiers. All claimants diagnosed at 78 years old or older will be in the ninth tier.

After the tier rankings, claims will be scored based on the treatment the claimant has received, the proof of their exposure, how long and often they were exposed, their previous legal actions against Monsanto, and any other medical conditions they have.

If you were exposed to Roundup products for more than 80 hours in a job and earned more than half your income in a year while at that job, you could receive between $60,000 and $165,000. Qualifying jobs include farming roles, maintenance workers, groundskeepers, tree trimmers, and more. You’ll need documentation, like employment, payroll, or tax records, to file a claim under this subclass.

If your Roundup exposure happened in a residential space, you could receive, on average, between $20,000 and $40,000, or $7,700 and $14,500 if you opt for quick pay.

Those diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at age 78 or older are eligible for an average award of $10,000, or $6,000 with the quick-pay option.

If you can prove you were exposed to Roundup products, but can’t meet the exposure minimum of at least 16 hours or 10 lifetime days in total, you will receive $150.

Settlement administrators say additional or faster payments may be available for those with “extraordinary circumstances,” like severe medical conditions, as well as for claimants with “heavy home use” or extreme hardship.

When will payments be disbursed?

It’s difficult to say when exactly payments will be made. Like all settlements, this needs final approval in court, and objections can delay that process.

Monsanto has agreed to fund the $7.25 billion settlement account with annual payments for 17 to 21 years, rather than a one-time contribution. The settlement notice says class members who make a valid claim but aren’t paid in five years, “for example,” are allowed to exit the settlement. This returns their right to sue Monsanto for their injuries and losses.

Quick payment options will be available to those who are assigned to tiers five through nine, which will generally cover those who were exposed to Roundup products at home or were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at 78 or older. These payouts will be smaller than so-called “program awards,” but will be made on a “first-in, first-out” basis that starts before the settlement is fully approved, the settlement administrators explain.

Program awards, while larger than quick-pay awards, will take longer to receive. Claims here will be processed annually as Monsanto makes payments to the settlement fund. Awards could increase annually with inflation after the fifth year of payments, officials note.

What else should I know?

A final approval hearing is scheduled for July 9. Barring any objections or other delays in the case, payments could start after that.

You can find more details about the settlement here.

Shortly after Monsanto agreed to this settlement, President Trump issued an executive order to boost glyphosate. In the order, Trump called it and phosphorus-based herbicides “crucial to the national security and defense, including food-supply security, which is essential to protecting the health and safety of Americans.”

The order soon faced backlash from the Republican-aligned MAHA movement, which is against the use of pesticides, The Hill reported last month. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., viewed as a major voice in the MAHA movement, initially expressed support for Trump’s order but said pesticides can cause health problems. In late February, Kennedy told podcaster Joe Rogan he was “not…particularly happy with” Trump’s order.

“But I also understand the president’s point of view,” he added. “If you ban glyphosate overnight, or if you got rid of it…, it would destroy the American food system.”

Bayer maintains glyphosate is not harmful.

The Hill’s Rachel Frazin contributed to this report.

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