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Roundup Lawsuit in California

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Statute of limitations — California

California has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. The discovery rule starts the clock at the date of cancer diagnosis or when the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known about the connection between Roundup and their cancer. For wrongful death claims, the SOL is 2 years from the date of death.

2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of Roundup link

California data

Exposure in California

Pilliod v. Monsanto verdict in Alameda County — the largest single Roundup jury award, reduced to $86.7M on appeal

$2.25B

Source: Alameda County Superior Court (2019)

Johnson v. Monsanto — the first Roundup trial verdict, for school groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson (reduced to $78.5M)

$289M

Source: San Francisco Superior Court (2018)

California listed glyphosate as a known carcinogen under Proposition 65 in July 2017, requiring cancer warning labels on Roundup sold in the state

Prop 65

Source: OEHHA

Medical resources

Clinics & Specialists in California

Stanford Cancer Institute — Lymphoma Program

City of Hope — Lymphoma and Myeloma Program

UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

2 QUESTIONS

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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