Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion settlement aimed at resolving a large share of U.S. Roundup litigation is heading toward another important court date. A Missouri court has rescheduled the final fairness hearing for September 14, 2026, after previously setting it for August 19. The hearing will determine whether the nationwide class settlement receives final approval.
The proposed agreement involves Monsanto Company, which Bayer acquired in 2018, and people who allege that exposure to Roundup or other covered glyphosate-based weed killers caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Monsanto denies that Roundup causes cancer and denies liability. The settlement has received preliminary approval, but it is not yet final.
Why Was the Roundup Settlement Hearing Postponed?
The Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, granted a joint request from Monsanto and class counsel on August 6, 2026, to move the fairness hearing to September 14 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time.
The additional time is intended to allow the parties and the settlement administrator to process requests from some people who previously opted out but now want to revoke those exclusions. The parties also need time to address disputes over whether certain opt-out requests are valid.
Those issues became more important after a June 25, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Monsanto v. Durnell. The Court held that a state-law label-based failure-to-warn claim was preempted where the Environmental Protection Agency had not required the cancer warning at issue. The ruling changed the legal landscape for many Roundup cases and prompted some claimants to reconsider whether remaining outside the proposed settlement was in their interest.
What Is the $7.25 Billion Bayer Roundup Settlement?
The proposed class settlement was filed on February 17, 2026, in King v. Monsanto Company and received preliminary court approval on March 4. Monsanto has agreed to make payments of up to $7.25 billion over a long-term settlement program.
The agreement is designed to resolve covered Roundup claims involving people exposed in the United States before February 17, 2026. It includes people already diagnosed with qualifying non-Hodgkin lymphoma as well as some people who may receive a qualifying diagnosis in the future.
The settlement does not mean Bayer or Monsanto has admitted that Roundup caused any claimant’s illness. Monsanto continues to deny the plaintiffs’ allegations and liability.
Who Could Be Covered by the Settlement?
The settlement class is broad and can include farmers, farm workers, landscapers, groundskeepers, gardeners and other people who applied or were exposed to covered Roundup products in the United States before the settlement date. Certain family members and representative claimants may also have rights under the agreement.
People who properly excluded themselves by the opt-out deadline generally preserve their ability to pursue separate litigation but cannot receive benefits from the class settlement unless an exclusion is later revoked or determined to be invalid under the settlement process.
The original opt-out and objection deadline was June 4, 2026. The current postponement does not reopen that deadline for the general public.
How Much Could Roundup Claimants Receive?
The official settlement materials state that payments can vary widely depending on the claimant’s circumstances. Potential awards generally range from $6,000 for certain quick-pay claims to $165,000 or more for some qualifying occupational claimants.
Factors that can affect an award include whether exposure was occupational or residential, the claimant’s age at diagnosis, the extent of qualifying exposure and whether special circumstances apply. The agreement also provides different procedures for people who already have non-Hodgkin lymphoma and those who may be diagnosed later.
These figures are not guaranteed payments. Each claimant must satisfy the settlement’s eligibility and documentation requirements.
Can Consumers File a Roundup Settlement Claim Now?
No. As of August 9, 2026, registration and claim submission are not open because the court has not granted final approval. The official settlement administrator is advising potential class members to wait for further instructions.
If the settlement receives final approval, class members who already have a qualifying non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis generally will have 180 days to register for benefits. The claim-filing period is tied to the settlement becoming effective and the resolution of any appeals.
People diagnosed in the future may have a different deadline under the long-term program.
How Does the Supreme Court Decision Affect the Settlement?
The Supreme Court’s decision in Monsanto v. Durnell dealt with failure-to-warn claims based on the absence of a cancer warning on Roundup labels. The Court concluded that the federal pesticide labeling framework preempted the particular state-law labeling claim before it because the EPA had not required such a warning.
The ruling does not itself approve or cancel the $7.25 billion class settlement. However, it materially affects the legal risks facing Roundup plaintiffs and Monsanto, which is one reason the handling of settlement opt-outs has become a central issue before the fairness hearing.
The underlying scientific dispute also remains contested. Plaintiffs have alleged that Roundup exposure caused their non-Hodgkin lymphoma, while Monsanto disputes causation and points to federal regulatory conclusions concerning glyphosate.
What Will Happen at the September 14 Hearing?
At the fairness hearing, the Missouri court is expected to consider whether the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate for the class. The court can consider objections, settlement administration issues and the terms governing future payments and releases.
Final approval is not automatic. If the judge approves the agreement, additional steps must occur before the settlement becomes effective and payments begin. Appeals could also delay implementation.
For now, September 14, 2026 is the next major date for people following the Bayer Roundup litigation. Potential class members should rely on the official Weed Killer Class Settlement notices for changes to the hearing, registration process and claim deadlines rather than assuming that a claim can already be filed.
