Agricultural Worker Exposure
Roundup Farmer &
Agricultural Worker
Exposure & Lawsuit Guide
Reviewed by: ClaimCheckUSA Legal TeamLast updated: March 26, 2026Reading time: 8 min
Types of Roundup Exposure
| Exposure Type | Risk Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Crop spraying | Very High | Direct application of Roundup to crops; highest exposure levels |
| Mixing and loading | Very High | Preparing Roundup concentrate; concentrated exposure before dilution |
| Equipment maintenance | High | Cleaning sprayers and equipment contaminated with glyphosate |
| Re-entry into treated fields | High | Working in fields shortly after Roundup application |
| Drift exposure | Moderate | Exposure from neighbouring farms or aerial spraying |
| Residential use (lawn/garden) | Moderate | Regular home use of Roundup weed killer products |
| Golf course maintenance | Moderate | Grounds workers applying Roundup to fairways and rough |
| Municipal/roadside spraying | Moderate | Government workers applying Roundup to roadsides and public areas |
How Monsanto Failed to Protect Workers
Monsanto/Bayer marketed Roundup as 'safer than table salt' and 'practically non-toxic'
Product labels did not warn of cancer risk despite internal research showing concerns
Monsanto lobbied regulatory agencies to prevent cancer classification
Internal documents revealed Monsanto ghostwrote scientific papers minimising glyphosate risks
The company knew about potential carcinogenicity since the 1980s based on animal studies
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Check My EligibilityFrequently Asked Questions
Are farmers more likely to qualify for a Roundup lawsuit?
Yes. Farmers and agricultural workers who used Roundup professionally typically have the strongest cases due to high cumulative exposure. Occupational exposure over many years, combined with medical records showing NHL or other qualifying cancers, creates a compelling causation argument. Many of the highest Roundup settlements involved professional agricultural users.
What records do farmers need to file a Roundup lawsuit?
Useful records include: purchase receipts for Roundup products, farm records showing application dates and quantities, employment records (for farm workers), medical records showing cancer diagnosis and treatment, and any protective equipment (or lack thereof) documentation. Even without perfect records, an attorney can help build your case.
Can farm workers (not farm owners) file a Roundup lawsuit?
Absolutely. Farm workers who applied Roundup as part of their employment are among the most eligible claimants. Workers' compensation does not bar a product liability lawsuit against Monsanto/Bayer. You can pursue both a workers' comp claim and a Roundup lawsuit simultaneously.
Does it matter which Roundup product I used?
No. All glyphosate-based herbicides are covered, including Roundup Original, Roundup Pro, Roundup PowerMax, and generic glyphosate products. The active ingredient glyphosate is the same across all formulations. Even if you used a store-brand glyphosate herbicide, you may qualify.
I used Roundup 15 years ago — can I still file?
Possibly. The statute of limitations typically runs from when you were diagnosed with cancer or when you learned Roundup may have caused it — not from when you used the product. If you were recently diagnosed with NHL and used Roundup in the past, you may still be within the filing window. Consult an attorney immediately.
What is the IARC classification of glyphosate?
In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) — part of the World Health Organization — classified glyphosate as 'probably carcinogenic to humans' (Group 2A). This classification is central to Roundup lawsuits and has been upheld in multiple court proceedings.