Mass Tort May 1, 2026 · 8 min read

Exposed to Roundup at Work? What You Need to Know About Filing a Claim

Millions of Americans have been exposed to Roundup in the course of their work — not just on farms, but in landscaping, construction, road maintenance, schools, parks, and golf courses. If you were regularly exposed to Roundup at work and later developed Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, you may have a legal claim against Bayer AG for failing to warn you of the cancer risk.

Who Has Occupational Roundup Exposure

Occupational exposure is far broader than farming. Workers who may qualify include landscapers, groundskeepers, golf course maintenance employees, highway and road-maintenance workers, school and park custodians who applied herbicides, pest-control professionals, construction workers who cleared vegetation using Roundup, and any employee whose job duties regularly involved handling or applying glyphosate-based products. The key is regular, repeated exposure — not just a single isolated contact.

Landscapers and garden-center employees
Golf course and sports field maintenance staff
Highway and railway right-of-way maintenance workers
School, university, and park grounds crews
Utility workers applying herbicides under power lines
Pest-control company employees

Workers' Comp vs. Civil Lawsuit: What Is the Difference

Workers' compensation provides limited benefits from your employer for on-the-job injuries, regardless of fault. A civil lawsuit against Bayer targets the manufacturer of a defective product and seeks full compensation including pain and suffering, future medical expenses, and punitive damages — amounts that dwarf typical workers' comp awards. Critically, filing a workers' comp claim does not prevent you from also filing a civil lawsuit against Bayer. These are separate legal paths with separate defendants.

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How to File an Occupational Roundup Claim

Start with a free case evaluation from a Roundup mass tort attorney. The attorney will review your employment history, the herbicides used at your workplace, your medical records, and your NHL diagnosis to assess your claim. If you qualify, they will typically work on contingency — no fees unless you recover compensation. The attorney will gather employment records, purchase documents, and expert testimony to build your exposure history even if your employer no longer has records.

Statute of Limitations: Do Not Wait

Most states give you two to three years from the date of your NHL diagnosis — or from the date you reasonably discovered the link to Roundup — to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim no matter how strong the evidence. If you were diagnosed with NHL and had occupational Roundup exposure, consult an attorney as soon as possible. Many attorneys offer free, same-day consultations and can tell you whether your claim is timely within minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue Bayer if my employer required me to use Roundup?expand_more

Yes. Your claim is against Bayer AG as the product's manufacturer, not your employer. Monsanto had a duty to warn workers about the cancer risk regardless of whether employers mandated its use. Your employer's requirement to use Roundup does not shield Bayer from liability.

What if I no longer work at the job where I was exposed?expand_more

Your prior employment and the exposure that occurred there are the relevant facts. You can file a claim based on past occupational exposure regardless of where you currently work or whether you are still employed at all. Past employment records, tax documents, and co-worker testimony can establish your exposure history.

Can my family file a Roundup lawsuit if the exposed worker has died?expand_more

Yes. If a family member died from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma after occupational Roundup exposure, surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim. The estate may also pursue a survival action for damages the deceased suffered before death. An attorney can explain the specific rules in your state.

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