Statute of Limitations
Missouri has a 5-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under Mo. Rev. Stat. section 516.120. The discovery rule applies, starting the clock at the date of cancer diagnosis. Missouri's 5-year period is one of the longest in the country, providing significantly more filing time than the 2-year SOL in most states.
5 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of Roundup link
Exposure in Missouri
Source: St. Louis Circuit Court (2023)
Source: Monsanto corporate records
Source: USDA Census of Agriculture
Clinics & Specialists in Missouri
Siteman Cancer Center — Washington University/BJC
University of Missouri Ellis Fischel Cancer Center
Your Legal Team
Patricia Hale
Partner
St. Louis, MO
Patricia Hale has practiced mass tort litigation in St. Louis for 19 years, positioning her at the geographic heart of the Roundup litigation. Her environmental science training and deep familiarity with Monsanto's corporate history give her particular expertise in developing the corporate knowledge and concealment evidence that has driven punitive damage awards. She was part of the trial team in the $1.56 billion St. Louis consolidated verdict and has helped secure over $500 million in Roundup settlements for Missouri clients. Patricia is a frequent commentator on Roundup litigation developments for legal and agricultural media.
Education
- J.D., Washington University School of Law (2005)
- B.A., Environmental Science, University of Missouri (2002)