Roundup (glyphosate) settlements: $11B to cancer victims. Paraquat linked to Parkinson's. Farmworkers exposed daily with minimal protection. These cases win—if you file before statute runs.
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⚠️ Pesticide injury cases are mass torts, not class actions. You file individual lawsuit but cases consolidated for efficiency. Each plaintiff gets separate settlement based on injury severity. Attorneys work on contingency (33-40% of recovery).
Two main categories: (1) Product liability (Roundup, Paraquat)—manufacturer failed to warn users of cancer/Parkinson's risks, (2) Occupational exposure (farmworkers, landscapers)—employer failed to provide protective equipment or training. Both are viable claims if you developed serious illness.
Roundup (glyphosate): Monsanto/Bayer paid $11 billion to settle 100,000+ lawsuits from users who developed Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. WHO classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic" (2015). Monsanto knew, kept selling anyway. If you used Roundup for 10+ hours/year and developed NHL, lymphoma, or leukemia, you likely qualify.
Paraquat: Herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease. Banned in EU, China, but used widely in U.S. agriculture. Studies show 200-600% increased Parkinson's risk for agricultural workers exposed. If you mixed, applied, or worked near paraquat for 3+ years and developed Parkinson's, strong case.
Agricultural workers, landscapers, home gardeners, anyone exposed who developed linked illness.
Pesticide cases are mass torts, not class actions. Difference: In class action, one settlement divided among all plaintiffs (everyone gets same amount). In mass tort, each plaintiff files individual lawsuit with individual settlement based on severity of injury.
Why it matters: Your settlement isn't reduced by weak cases. If you have severe NHL from Roundup, you get full value ($200K-$500K+). Someone with minor exposure gets less. Cases are consolidated for efficiency (shared discovery, expert witnesses) but settlements are individualized. Opt-out not needed because you negotiate your own deal.
Roundup NHL settlements: $100K-$500K+. Paraquat Parkinson's: $50K-$200K. Varies by injury severity, exposure duration, and jurisdiction.
Bayer settled 100,000+ cases for $11B total. Average: $110K. Severe cases (extensive treatment, permanent disability): $250K-$500K. Trial verdicts: $2B (reduced to $87M), $289M (reduced to $20M). Most settle pre-trial. Factors: Cancer stage, treatment duration, age at diagnosis, life expectancy.
Emerging mass tort (thousands of cases filed 2021-2025). No settlements yet but attorney estimates: $50K-$150K average based on comparable herbicide cases. Severe Parkinson's (advanced stage, significant disability): $200K+. Factors: Disease progression, years since diagnosis, functional impairment, life expectancy.
Smaller mass torts, limited case law. Chlorpyrifos birth defects: $50K-$100K. Atrazine reproductive harm: $30K-$80K. Settlements vary widely based on jurisdiction and strength of causation evidence. Agricultural worker occupational exposure may also qualify for workers' comp (doesn't reduce personal injury settlement).
Join mass tort by contacting attorney—no upfront cost (contingency fee). Process takes 1-4 years.
Confirm diagnosis and gather all medical records.
Prove when, how, and how much you were exposed.
Find attorney handling pesticide mass torts—consultation free.
Attorney files complaint in state or federal court.
Attorney negotiates individual settlement based on your injury severity.
Most states: 2-4 years from diagnosis or discovery of causal link. Act fast—many Roundup/Paraquat deadlines approaching.
Discovery rule: Statute starts when you discover (or should have discovered) that pesticide caused illness. Get doctor to document causal link in medical records.
Clock starts when plaintiff knew or should have known of injury and its cause. For cancer, typically 2 years from when doctor mentions pesticide as possible cause.
Longer statute for product defect claims. But discovery rule still applies—4 years from when you knew or should have known pesticide caused injury.
Exposure rule: Statute may start from date of exposure, not diagnosis (harsh for latent diseases). Some courts apply discovery rule—consult NY attorney immediately.
Statute starts when plaintiff knew or should have known of causal connection between pesticide and disease. Document when doctor first mentioned link.
Discovery rule applies to latent diseases. Statute starts when you knew or reasonably should have known pesticide caused injury.
⚠️ Statutes vary wildly—some states count from exposure, others from diagnosis, others from discovery of causal link. Consult attorney immediately to determine your deadline.
💡 Many Roundup cases nearing statute deadlines (diagnosed 2018-2020, 2-year statute = deadline 2020-2022 already passed in some states). File now even if uncertain—attorney can assess viability.
Common questions about Roundup, Paraquat, and agricultural worker pesticide injury lawsuits
Roundup and Paraquat cases are still accepting plaintiffs. Free consultation, contingency fee (no upfront cost). Act fast—statutes of limitations running out.