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Roundup Lawsuit in Rhode Island

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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.

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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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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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