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Roundup Lawsuit in New Mexico

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Statute of limitations — New Mexico

New Mexico applies a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under NMSA § 37-1-8. The discovery rule applies to latent toxic exposure claims, tolling the period until discovery of the injury and its causal connection to Roundup.

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New Mexico data

Exposure in New Mexico

The Mesilla Valley south of Las Cruces contains some of the largest pecan orchards in the United States. Glyphosate is applied to manage weeds between and around pecan trees, exposing orchard workers and harvest crews.

New Mexico's pecan orchards in Dona Ana County are among the largest in the nation, with glyphosate used for orchard floor weed management

Source: New Mexico State University Extension; USDA NASS New Mexico

The Clovis-Portales and Tucumcari areas of eastern New Mexico support row crop agriculture that relies on glyphosate for pre-plant and in-season weed control. Farm workers and applicators face chronic exposure.

Eastern New Mexico's dryland and irrigated farming operations use glyphosate on cotton, sorghum, and winter wheat

Source: USGS Pesticide Use Maps; NMSU Agricultural Science Center

Medical resources

Clinics & Specialists in New Mexico

University of New Mexico 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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