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Roundup Lawsuit in Kentucky

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Statute of limitations — Kentucky

Kentucky applies a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under KRS § 413.140. This is one of the shortest limitation periods in the nation. The discovery rule applies to latent disease claims, but Kentucky Roundup claimants must act quickly once they learn of the connection between their exposure and NHL.

1 year from discovery

Kentucky data

Exposure in Kentucky

As tobacco acreage declined, Kentucky farmers shifted to herbicide-tolerant corn and soybean varieties, dramatically increasing glyphosate use across the Bluegrass State's farm landscape.

Kentucky's agricultural transition from tobacco to Roundup-Ready corn and soybeans has significantly increased statewide glyphosate application since 2000

Source: University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Extension; USGS Pesticide Use Maps

The flat, fertile farmland of western Kentucky supports intensive row crop agriculture with heavy glyphosate application. Farm workers and rural communities in this region face chronic exposure.

Western Kentucky's Purchase Region and Pennyrile area have among the highest glyphosate application rates in the state

Source: USDA NASS Kentucky Agricultural Statistics

Medical resources

Clinics & Specialists in Kentucky

Markey Cancer Center — University of Kentucky

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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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