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Roundup Lawsuit in North Carolina

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Statute of limitations — North Carolina

North Carolina applies a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(16). The discovery rule applies to latent disease claims, beginning when the plaintiff discovers or should have discovered the injury and its connection to Roundup.

3 years from discovery

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Exposure in North Carolina

The Coastal Plain region from the Sandhills to the Tidewater is North Carolina's most glyphosate-intensive agricultural zone. Tobacco farmers use glyphosate for field preparation and between-row weed management.

North Carolina's agricultural sector applies over 8 million pounds of glyphosate annually to tobacco, sweet potato, soybean, corn, and cotton crops

Source: USGS Pesticide National Synthesis Project 2019; NC State Extension

North Carolina ranks second nationally in Christmas tree production. Fraser fir growers in Avery, Ashe, and Watauga counties use glyphosate between tree rows, exposing workers during shearing and harvesting operations.

North Carolina's Christmas tree industry in the western mountains uses glyphosate for field maintenance, exposing seasonal workers to herbicide contact

Source: NC State University Christmas Tree Extension; NC Department of Agriculture

Medical resources

Clinics & Specialists in North Carolina

UNC Lineberger 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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