For decades, Roundup was marketed as a safe and effective way to control weeds—used by farmers, landscapers, groundskeepers, and homeowners across the country. Manufactured by Monsanto and now owned by Bayer, Roundup contains glyphosate, a chemical that the World Health Organization has classified as a probable human carcinogen. Thousands of people who used Roundup regularly have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers, and the evidence linking the product to these diagnoses continues to grow.

What Is Glyphosate and How Does Exposure Occur

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup and hundreds of other herbicide products. It works by inhibiting an enzyme essential to plant growth, effectively killing unwanted vegetation. It is one of the most widely used chemicals in the world.

Exposure typically occurs through skin contact during mixing and application, inhalation of spray mist, and prolonged contact in agricultural, landscaping, or gardening settings. People who used Roundup regularly—whether professionally or around their homes—may have accumulated significant glyphosate exposure over months or years without ever being warned about the potential health consequences.

The Cancer Connection

In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a division of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Since then, multiple independent studies have supported a link between glyphosate exposure and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma affects the body’s immune system and can manifest in many forms. Symptoms may include swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, and fever. Treatment often involves chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and in some cases, stem cell transplant. The disease can be aggressive and life-threatening.

Who May Qualify

Anyone who was regularly exposed to Roundup or other glyphosate-based herbicides and was subsequently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma or a related cancer may be eligible to pursue a claim. This includes agricultural workers, farmers, and farmhands, landscapers and groundskeepers, park and golf course maintenance workers, nursery and garden center employees, and homeowners who used Roundup in their yards over extended periods. Even periodic use over several years may constitute sufficient exposure, depending on the circumstances.

Litigation Results

The Roundup litigation has produced some of the largest verdicts in mass tort history. Bayer has paid approximately $11 billion in settlements to resolve nearly 100,000 cases, with tens of thousands of additional cases still pending. Juries have awarded billions in individual verdicts, including punitive damages reflecting findings that Monsanto knew of the cancer risk and chose not to warn consumers. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review certain aspects of the litigation, making this an ongoing and evolving area of law.

Compensation Available

Roundup cancer claimants may be entitled to recover compensation for medical treatment costs, lost wages and future earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, reduced quality of life, and costs associated with ongoing cancer care and monitoring. In cases where punitive damages are awarded, the total recovery can be significantly higher, reflecting the jury’s assessment of the manufacturer’s conduct.

If you or a loved one used Roundup and were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma or a related cancer, the time to act is now. Beverly Wilshire Law APC can evaluate your exposure history and diagnosis and help you understand your options. Call (310) 424-5566 or email info@bevwilshire.com for a consultation—we’re here to guide you in the right direction.