In re Roundup Products Liability Litigation - Conditional Transfer Order

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Filed March 17th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a Conditional Transfer Order (CTO-561) in the In re Roundup Products Liability Litigation. This order, signed by the MDL Panel on March 17, 2026, pertains to multidistrict litigation concerning the alleged carcinogenic qualities of glyphosate-based herbicides.

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What changed

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, through the MDL Panel, has issued a Conditional Transfer Order (CTO-561) on March 17, 2026, within the ongoing multidistrict litigation concerning Roundup products. This filing indicates a procedural step in transferring cases related to the alleged carcinogenic effects of glyphosate-based herbicides. The case number is 3:16-md-02741-VC.

This action signifies a procedural development in the ongoing litigation. While not imposing new direct obligations on regulated entities, it is crucial for legal professionals and manufacturers involved in or potentially affected by Roundup litigation to monitor case developments. Compliance officers should ensure that any relevant internal documentation or legal counsel engagement is up-to-date regarding this MDL. No specific compliance deadline or penalty information is provided in this filing, but continued involvement in the litigation may necessitate legal review and potential settlement considerations.

What to do next

Review case docket for CTO-561 and related filings in MDL 3:16-md-02741-VC.
Assess potential impact on ongoing or future litigation related to Roundup products.
Consult with legal counsel regarding any implications for product liability or compliance strategies.

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In re Roundup Products Liability Litigation

Case Number: 3:16-md-02741-VC Judge: Chhabria, Vince Location: San Francisco Case Type: Multi-District Date Filed:

October 4, 2016

Last Filing Date:

January 29, 2026

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Multidistrict products-liability litigation arising from the allegedly carcinogenic qualities of the glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup.

Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-17-26 | 21879 | CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-561) signed by MDL Panel on 03/17/2026. (kab, COURT STAFF) |
| 03-16-26 | 21878 | SUGGESTION OF REMAND TO TRANSFEROR COURT (Penalver v. Monsanto Co., Case No. 3:20-cv-08801-VC). Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on March 16, 2026. (vclc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participant |
| 03-16-26 | 21877 | MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21759614.) filed by Brenda Austin, Gary Austin, Frank Ball, Terry Belcher, Mary Bernard, Thomas Bernt, Philip Boudreau, Viola Boudreau, John Brown, |
| 03-13-26 | 21869 | Conditional Remand Order. Signed by MDL Panel on 03/12/2026. (kab, COURT STAFF) |
| 03-13-26 | 21876 | STIPULATION of Dismissal filed by Marshall McDade. (Webb, Seth) |
| 03-13-26 | 21875 | STIPULATION of Dismissal filed by Nicholas Brunner. (Webb, Seth) |
| 03-13-26 | 21874 | STIPULATION of Dismissal filed by George Hetherington, Janet Hetherington. (Webb, Seth) |
| 03-13-26 | 21873 | STIPULATION of Dismissal filed by Anthony Albert. (Webb, Seth) |
| 03-13-26 | 21872 | STIPULATION of Dismissal filed by Robert Bauman. (Webb, Seth) |
| 03-13-26 | 21871 | STIPULATION of Dismissal filed by Angel Ocasio. (Webb, Seth) |
| 03-13-26 | 21870 | STIPULATION of Dismissal filed by David Lubben, Esther Lubben. (Webb, Seth) |
| 03-11-26 | 21868 | STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE filed by Jeffrey Johnson. (Hendler, Scott) |
| 03-11-26 | 21867 | RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Barbara Jackson To Docket No. 21859. (Enochs, John) |
| 03-11-26 | 21866 | Response to Order to Show Cause [21859] Order, by Douglas Dougherty. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration)(Miller, Charles) |
| 03-11-26 | 21865 | STIPULATION of Dismissal Without Prejudice filed by Barbara Jackson. (Enochs, John) |
| 03-10-26 | 21859 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT PROGRAM. Associated cases: 3:25-cv-03358, 3:25-cv-04922, 3:25-cv-05645. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on March 10, 2026. (vclc4, COURT STAFF) |
| 03-10-26 | 21864 | MOTION to Remand filed by Denise Surette. Motion Hearing set for 4/16/2026 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 3/24/2026. Replies due by 3/31/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Decl |
| 03-10-26 | 21863 | NOTICE by Monsanto Company re [21854] Suggestion of Remand - MDL, Terminate Motions,, Joint Designation of Record on Remand (Martinez, Anthony) |
| 03-10-26 | 21862 | NOTICE by Monsanto Company re [21853] Suggestion of Remand - MDL, Terminate Motions,, Joint Designation of Record on Remand (Martinez, Anthony) |
| 03-10-26 | 21861 | NOTICE by Monsanto Company re [21852] Suggestion of Remand - MDL, Terminate Motions,, Joint Designation of Record on Remand (Martinez, Anthony) |
| 03-10-26 | 21860 | NOTICE by Monsanto Company re [21851] Suggestion of Remand - MDL, Terminate Motions,, Joint Designation of Record on Remand (Martinez, Anthony) |
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