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Roundup Lawsuit in Washington

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Statute of limitations — Washington

Washington applies a 3-year statute of limitations for product liability claims under RCW § 4.16.080. The discovery rule applies to latent disease claims, beginning when the plaintiff discovers or should have discovered the injury and its causal connection to Roundup.

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Exposure in Washington

Eastern Washington's irrigated and dryland agriculture relies heavily on glyphosate. The Columbia Basin produces potatoes, corn, and onions with glyphosate weed control, while the Palouse's wheat and lentil farms use it for pre-harvest desiccation.

Washington state's Columbia Basin and Palouse wheat operations apply millions of pounds of glyphosate annually, including pre-harvest desiccation

Source: Washington State University Extension; USGS Pesticide Use Maps

Washington produces over half the nation's apples. Orchardists apply glyphosate between tree rows and around trunks, exposing thinning and harvest crews to treated ground throughout the season.

Washington's apple orchards in the Wenatchee and Yakima valleys use glyphosate for orchard floor weed management, exposing hundreds of thousands of seasonal workers

Source: Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension; Washington Apple Commission

Medical resources

Clinics & Specialists in Washington

Fred Hutchinson 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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