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Roundup Lawsuit in Alabama

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Statute of limitations — Alabama

Alabama applies a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability personal injury claims under Ala. Code § 6-2-38. The discovery rule may extend the deadline for latent disease claims like NHL diagnosed years after Roundup exposure.

2 years from discovery

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Exposure in Alabama

Alabama's row crop agriculture relies heavily on Roundup-Ready crops and glyphosate-based herbicides. Farm workers, aerial applicators, and rural residents face sustained exposure.

Alabama ranks in the top 15 nationally for glyphosate application, with over 8 million pounds applied annually to cotton, soybean, and peanut crops

Source: USGS Pesticide National Synthesis Project 2019

USDA Census of Agriculture data shows widespread herbicide use across Alabama's farming operations, particularly in the Tennessee Valley and Black Belt regions.

Over 40,000 farms in Alabama use herbicides, with glyphosate as the dominant weed management chemical

Source: USDA Census of Agriculture 2022

Medical resources

Clinics & Specialists in Alabama

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

FAQ

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No. Roundup attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you receive a settlement or verdict. If your case is unsuccessful, you owe nothing. This arrangement ensures that anyone harmed by Roundup can seek legal representation regardless of their financial situation.

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