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Roundup Lawsuit in Hawaii

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Statute of limitations — Hawaii

Hawaii applies a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under HRS § 657-7. The discovery rule applies to toxic exposure claims, beginning when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the causal link between glyphosate use and their diagnosis.

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Exposure in Hawaii

Monsanto operated thousands of acres of experimental Roundup-Ready seed corn in Hawaii, applying glyphosate frequently in field trials. Farm workers and nearby residents were exposed to heavy application rates year-round in the tropical climate.

Hawaii hosted major Monsanto seed corn operations on Maui, Molokai, and Oahu where glyphosate was applied in large quantities for field research

Source: Hawaii Department of Agriculture Pesticide Use Reports; Center for Food Safety Hawaii Reports

Community health concerns about pesticide drift from seed corn operations led to local regulation efforts. The ordinance reflected widespread concern about glyphosate and other agrochemical exposure in residential areas near farm operations.

Kauai County enacted Ordinance 960 in 2013 to regulate pesticide use near schools and hospitals after community health concerns about agrochemical exposure

Source: Kauai County Council; Hawaii State Legislature Pesticide Regulatory History

Medical resources

Clinics & Specialists in Hawaii

University of Hawaii Cancer Center

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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