Pennsylvania is one of the top-ten states for Roundup litigation volume, with significant agricultural exposure in the central and western parts of the state and landscaping exposure throughout. If you used Roundup or a glyphosate-based herbicide in Pennsylvania and were later diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a two-year discovery-rule deadline governs your filing window. This page explains who qualifies, Pennsylvania's statute of limitations, how the federal MDL works for Pennsylvania claimants, and what compensation ranges have looked like in public reporting. This is not legal advice. Talk to a licensed attorney in your state before acting on any deadline information. Last updated: June 2026.
Pennsylvania's Filing Window for Roundup Claims
Under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524, Pennsylvania imposes a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims. Pennsylvania's discovery rule applies to latent-disease cases: the two-year period typically starts when you knew - or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known - that your non-Hodgkin's lymphoma may have been caused by Roundup or glyphosate exposure.
Key points:
- ·Standard rule: two years from the date you discovered (or should have discovered) the causal connection between Roundup exposure and your illness
- ·Discovery rule applies: if the link between Roundup and NHL was not reasonably discoverable at the time of your diagnosis, the clock may have started later
- ·Fraudulent concealment: Pennsylvania courts may toll limitations if Bayer/Monsanto concealed material safety information
- ·Statute of limitations for Roundup claims varies by state. Pennsylvania's two-year framework aligns with California and Texas but differs from New York's three-year window
Do not estimate your own deadline. The Pennsylvania discovery rule requires a fact-specific analysis. Talk to a licensed Roundup attorney in Pennsylvania today.
Who Qualifies for a Roundup Claim in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Roundup claims require the same core elements as claims filed nationwide:
Exposure: Regular or prolonged use of Roundup or another glyphosate-based herbicide. Pennsylvania's exposure contexts include agricultural use (Amish country, central PA farming, western PA crop farms), landscaping and groundskeeping, golf course maintenance, parks and recreational department work, and sustained residential garden use.
Diagnosis: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is the primary qualifying condition. Subtypes that appear most frequently in Roundup litigation include diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, and mantle cell lymphoma. Talk to a licensed attorney to evaluate whether your specific diagnosis qualifies.
Causation link: Medical and scientific evidence connecting your exposure history to your NHL diagnosis. Individual causation requires expert medical review of your specific records.
Pennsylvania-specific context: Pennsylvania applies the Restatement (Second) of Torts strict products liability standard. The Eastern District of Pennsylvania (E.D. Pa., Philadelphia) is one of the busier federal districts for mass tort litigation; Roundup cases filed there transfer to MDL 2741 in California.
How to Document Your Roundup Exposure and Diagnosis
Gather the following before or during your attorney consultation:
- ·Purchase receipts, product photos, or employer records confirming Roundup or glyphosate-based herbicide use
- ·Duration and frequency of use; application method and protective equipment (or lack thereof)
- ·Medical records: NHL diagnosis, pathology report, staging, treatment history, current status
- ·Physician notes referencing occupational history or environmental exposure
- ·Employment records if exposure was occupational (farm, landscaping company, parks department, golf course, municipality)
- ·Coworker or family member statements confirming your use and exposure history
Most Roundup attorneys work on contingency and help gather documentation during intake - no upfront cost.
The MDL 2741 Process: What Pennsylvania Claimants Need to Know
Federal Roundup cases from Pennsylvania consolidate in MDL 2741, In re: Roundup Products Liability Litigation, in the Northern District of California. Cases filed in E.D. Pa. (Philadelphia), M.D. Pa. (Harrisburg/Scranton), or W.D. Pa. (Pittsburgh) are transferred to MDL 2741 for coordinated pre-trial proceedings.
The Eastern District of Pennsylvania, based in Philadelphia, has historically handled large volumes of mass tort litigation. Roundup cases filed there follow the same MDL transfer process as those in other federal districts.
After MDL pre-trial work, cases can be remanded to the originating Pennsylvania federal district for trial. Pennsylvania state court is also available as a separate litigation track for some claimants.
The MDL process does not guarantee speed. Your attorney will advise on whether the MDL track or Pennsylvania state court better fits your circumstances.
What Settlement Compensation Has Looked Like
Bayer's 2020 global settlement framework resolved approximately $10.9 billion in past Roundup claims for claimants diagnosed before the settlement cutoff. For claimants diagnosed after February 3, 2021, Bayer created a separate future-claimant class program with its own eligibility and compensation structure, subject to ongoing court proceedings.
Individual compensation amounts vary based on NHL diagnosis severity and subtype, treatment history, duration and intensity of Roundup exposure, age at diagnosis, and other case-specific factors. Public reporting on settled cases shows a wide range of outcomes. Do not rely on any specific figure as a prediction of what your case might yield. Consult a licensed attorney to understand where the current compensation framework stands and how your specific facts would be evaluated.
Steps to File a Roundup Claim in Pennsylvania
- Document your exposure and diagnosis (see above)
- Consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney handling Roundup or mass tort product liability - most work on contingency
- Venue evaluation: MDL 2741 in federal court, a Pennsylvania federal district, or Pennsylvania state court
- File before your two-year Pennsylvania deadline - missing this deadline is not recoverable
- Pre-trial track: MDL discovery or Pennsylvania state court proceedings
- Resolution: settlement or trial - timelines vary
Do not wait. Statute of limitations for Roundup claims varies by state. Pennsylvania's two-year discovery-rule window requires prompt action once you are aware of a potential connection. A licensed attorney can tell you exactly where your deadline stands.
MDL 2741 Status - Last Updated June 2026
As of June 2026, MDL 2741 remains active. Past claims under the 2020 settlement framework are largely resolved. Litigation continues for claimants outside that settlement and for future-claimant class proceedings.
MDL status and settlement program terms change with court activity. Confirm current status and eligibility with a licensed attorney who monitors the MDL docket.
For law firms seeking Pennsylvania Roundup or mass tort claimant leads, see our mass tort leads for law firms. For related active mass torts, see the Camp Lejeune claims guide and the PFAS exposure overview.