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Roundup Lawsuit in South Dakota

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Statute of limitations — South Dakota

South Dakota applies a 3-year statute of limitations for product liability claims under SDCL § 15-2-12.2. The discovery rule applies to latent disease claims, beginning when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the connection between Roundup and their diagnosis.

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Exposure in South Dakota

Eastern South Dakota's corn and soybean belt stretches from Sioux Falls to Aberdeen, with near-universal Roundup-Ready crop adoption. Farm workers and applicators face sustained seasonal exposure.

South Dakota's 30,000+ farms apply over 10 million pounds of glyphosate annually, ranking the state among the highest per-capita in the nation

Source: USGS Pesticide National Synthesis Project 2019; SDSU Extension

The practice of spraying Roundup on mature wheat before harvest to accelerate drying creates peak exposure for combine operators and grain handlers during the summer harvest season.

South Dakota's wheat operations in central and western regions use glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant, exposing harvest crews to high-concentration residues

Source: South Dakota State University Extension; South Dakota Wheat Commission

Medical resources

Clinics & Specialists in South Dakota

Sanford Cancer Center — Sioux Falls

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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