Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Lawsuit in New York

Yes. If your NHL diagnosis is connected to toxic chemical exposure—such as glyphosate (Roundup), benzene, or pesticides—you may have grounds for a personal injury or product liability lawsuit in New York. You must file within 3 years of your diagnosis or the date you reasonably discovered the link between the exposure and your illness under CPLR §214. Consulting a NY attorney promptly is critical to preserving your claim.

Yes. Thousands of plaintiffs across the U.S. have filed lawsuits alleging that glyphosate—the active ingredient in Roundup—caused their NHL. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen in 2015. Bayer, which acquired Monsanto, has paid billions in settlements in related U.S. litigation. New York residents exposed to Roundup through occupational or residential use may pursue similar claims.

Under New York’s CPLR §214, the standard personal injury statute of limitations is 3 years. For toxic exposure cases, the clock generally starts when you were diagnosed or when you discovered—or reasonably should have discovered—the connection between your exposure and your illness. Because latency periods for NHL can be long, establishing the discovery date is crucial and should be done with a NY attorney as early as possible.

Recoverable damages in a NY NHL lawsuit can include medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium for affected spouses. In cases involving willful or reckless corporate misconduct, punitive damages may also be available. No specific outcome can be guaranteed, as results depend on the facts of each case and the evidence linking your exposure to your diagnosis.