Proof Needed for a Roundup Lawsuit

Evidence to Prove Your Roundup-Related Illness

Most Roundup lawsuits relate to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but other illnesses may qualify. To file a lawsuit for Roundup, a Roundup attorney must provide evidence of your non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, B- or T-cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, hairy cell lymphoma, or mantle cell lymphoma, which may include the following.

Diagnostic Imaging and Documents

Provide copies of your testing and imaging results. X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, blood tests, and other test results can prove the type, severity, and extent of your illness. This information also provides a date for your diagnosis, which helps ensure you meet the statute of limitations and other legal filing requirements. 

Treatment Plans

Copies of your treatment plan can help prove the severity of your illness and establish proof of your financial losses. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, medication, and rehabilitation are just a few treatments you can document for your Roundup lawsuit. 

Medical Records, Bills, and Invoices

Medical records, bills, and invoices can show when and how you received a diagnosis and treatment for your Roundup-related illness. Records may also include essential notes from your doctor about your symptoms and their effect on your daily life. This information is crucial for recovering damages in a Roundup cancer claim. 

Testimony From Medical Experts

Medical testimony from your doctor, oncologist, and other specialists can help substantiate the severity and extent of your illness. Medical experts can also provide important context about your illness and its effect on your daily life. For instance, a medical specialist can testify if your illness will result in long-term disability or explain your terminal diagnosis to the court. 

Documents to Prove Your Exposure to Roundup 

In addition to establishing your medical condition, a Roundup attorney must provide evidence to show that you were exposed to Roundup weed killer for at least three years. 

Many people involved in Roundup lawsuits are landscapers, agricultural workers, and farmers regularly exposed to high levels of Roundup during their work. However, you could still seek compensation if you were exposed by living or working near areas where Roundup was applied.

Employment Documents 

For those exposed to Roundup in the workplace, you may prove exposure by providing proof that you worked with Roundup. You may do this with pay stubs, schedule documentation, tax returns, and other financial documents that show you worked with a landscaper or other employer that used Roundup. 

Witness Statements and Testimony

If you were exposed to Roundup in your work or at home, you could prove your exposure by obtaining witness testimony from people who knew of your Roundup use. For instance, you could obtain a letter or statement from your employer who can attest to using Roundup in regular work activities. Similarly, if you used Roundup for your personal gardening and landscaping, you could use testimony from individuals who saw you using the product. 

Invoices and Receipts

You can prove your exposure to Roundup by providing evidence that you purchased the product. If your exposure was through work, your employer may have invoices, bills, or receipts for Roundup purchases that correlate with your exposure dates. You could also use personal receipts and invoices if you purchased Roundup for your personal use. 

Studies and Other Evidence Tying Your Illness to Roundup Exposure

This may be the most challenging aspect of a Roundup claim. You must be able to show that the illness you suffered occurred as a result of your Roundup exposure. This is the reason most Roundup cancer claims come from victims with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 

Medical Research and Published Studies

Recent studies, such as a meta-analysis published in Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, show a connection between certain cancers, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and exposure to glyphosate. Side effects of Roundup exposure can be serious and life-threatening. To support your claim, you could use peer-reviewed studies to establish the relationship between your cancer diagnosis and Roundup’s active ingredient glyphosate.

Classified Monsanto Documents

While studies are still ongoing, classified documents from Monsanto, called “The Monsanto Papers,” have raised concerns about the manufacturer’s intentions. The available evidence implies that Monsanto and Bayer were aware of the potential risk of cancer associated with glyphosate exposure. Plaintiffs allege that Monsanto and Bayer should have warned consumers of the risk, and their failure to do so makes them liable for the illnesses caused by Roundup exposure. 

Records to Prove Your Losses Due to Roundup Exposure

Finally, you must be able to show that your illness due to Roundup caused you to suffer losses. These losses may be economic losses, such as reduced income and medical bills, or non-economic, like pain and suffering. 

Medical Bills and Invoices

When you file a lawsuit for Roundup exposure, you can recover medical expenses related to your illness. Bills, invoices, receipts, and other documentation of your medical care can help you substantiate the full scope of your losses.

In addition to recovering compensation for your diagnosis and treatment, you can also seek financial compensation for medical transportation, assistive equipment, prosthetics, medical devices, and prescription medication. Document all the expenses related to your medical condition so you can pursue the full scope of your medical losses associated with your non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis. 

Financial Statements and Pay Stubs

Lost income is a major source of financial distress for individuals in Roundup cancer lawsuits. You will likely miss work while attending doctor’s appointments for testing, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Depending on your treatment, you may be unable to work for a period. If your illness is disabling or terminal, you and your family could lose critical income. 

Financial statements, pay stubs, and household expense statements can help you substantiate your financial losses and secure the compensation you need.