Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve Roundup weedkiller cases

February 18, 2026

TL;DR

Monsanto proposed a $7.25 billion settlement for lawsuits claiming Roundup caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
The settlement would involve annual payments for up to 21 years for eligible claimants.
Bayer states the agreement includes no admission of liability or wrongdoing.
This settlement, along with other undisclosed Roundup-related settlements totaling $3 billion, would increase Bayer's litigation liability.
Bayer has faced thousands of lawsuits since acquiring Monsanto in 2018.
Bayer maintains that Roundup products are safe and thoroughly tested.

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