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Statute of limitations — Rhode Island
Rhode Island applies a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14. The discovery rule applies to latent disease claims, beginning when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury and its cause.
3 years from discovery
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Exposure in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has the second-highest population density in the nation. Residential lawn maintenance, commercial landscaping, and golf course operations drive significant glyphosate exposure across Providence, Newport, and South County.
Rhode Island's dense suburban development and extensive golf course industry create high per-capita Roundup use despite the state's small geographic size
Source: URI Cooperative Extension; Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Growing awareness of glyphosate cancer risks has prompted municipal discussions about restricting Roundup use on city and town property, parks, and school grounds.
Rhode Island municipalities including Providence have considered restrictions on glyphosate use on public property
Source: Rhode Island General Assembly; Providence City Council Records
Medical resources
Clinics & Specialists in Rhode Island
Lifespan Cancer Institute — Rhode Island Hospital
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