Can Undocumented Farmworkers File a Roundup Lawsuit Without Fear of Deportation?

For decades, farmworkers have handled Roundup and other powerful herbicides, often with little to no protection or warning about the potential health risks. Many of these essential workers are undocumented, living in the shadows and fearing that any interaction with the legal system could lead to deportation. This fear often forces them to suffer in silence, even after receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis like non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

If you are an undocumented farmworker who has become sick, you may believe you have no rights and no recourse. This is not true. A fundamental principle of the U.S. justice system is that everyone, regardless of their immigration status, has the right to seek justice in a court of law.

When you call Walch Law, we will explain your legal rights, the protections available to you, and how you can file a Roundup lawsuit without jeopardizing your ability to remain in the country. Your health and your family’s future are too important to sacrifice out of fear. Call Now: 1-8444-999-5342

Your Right to Justice Is Not Tied to Your Immigration Status

The U.S. Constitution guarantees certain rights to all “persons,” not just “citizens.” This includes the right to access the courts and sue a party that has wrongfully harmed you. When a corporation like Bayer (the maker of Roundup) sells a dangerous product that causes cancer, they can be held legally and financially responsible for the damage—no matter who the victim is.

Courts have repeatedly affirmed that an individual’s immigration status does not prevent them from filing a personal injury lawsuit. The focus of a Roundup lawsuit is on two things:

Your exposure to Roundup.
Your resulting illness (e.g., non-Hodgkin lymphoma).

Your immigration status is irrelevant to whether Monsanto or Bayer is liable for the harm their product caused. Denying you the right to sue would effectively give corporations a free pass to harm undocumented workers without consequence, and the legal system does not permit that.

How the Legal System Protects Your Confidentiality

The biggest fear for many undocumented workers is that filing a lawsuit will alert immigration authorities like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This is a valid concern, but the legal system has safeguards in place to protect sensitive information and prevent this from happening.

Protective Orders

An experienced attorney will immediately file a “protective order” with the court. This is a legally binding court order that strictly limits how your personal information can be used. A protective order can prohibit Bayer’s attorneys from asking about your immigration status or sharing any such information with anyone outside of the lawsuit, especially government agencies like ICE. The courts generally agree that a person’s immigration status is not relevant in a personal injury case and can be highly prejudicial. Therefore, judges are very likely to grant these protective orders.

Confidentiality in Civil Proceedings

The information shared during a civil lawsuit is meant to be used only for that lawsuit. It is illegal for a defendant’s lawyers to use the legal process as a tool to intimidate or threaten a plaintiff with deportation. Doing so would be a serious ethical violation and could result in severe penalties for the attorneys involved.

U Visas for Crime Victims

In some situations, there may be additional protections available. A “U Visa” is a special visa set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials. While not always applicable in a product liability case, if a defendant or their representatives engage in witness tampering, obstruction of justice, or other criminal acts to intimidate you, it could potentially open a pathway for this form of protection. An attorney can help you explore all possible avenues.

Why Your Testimony Is So Important

As a farmworker, you are among the victims with the most significant and prolonged exposure to Roundup. Your story is critical in the fight to hold Bayer accountable. You have firsthand knowledge of:

The frequency and volume of Roundup used on commercial farms.
The lack of adequate safety warnings and protective equipment provided to workers.
The physical toll of working with these chemicals day in and day out.

Your testimony can be incredibly powerful and is a key part of proving the dangers of this product. The legal system needs to hear your voice, and there are protections in place to ensure you can speak your truth safely.

How an Experienced Roundup Attorney Can Help and Protect You

Navigating this process alone is impossible. Choosing the best Los Angeles Roundup law firm is the most important decision you will make. An experienced and compassionate attorney at Walch Law who has worked with undocumented clients before will understand your fears and know exactly how to protect you.

Here is how a dedicated legal team can help:

Ensure Confidentiality: They will make it clear from the very first conversation that everything you share is protected by attorney-client privilege. Your story is safe with them.
File Protective Orders Immediately: Your lawyer will take swift legal action to prevent the defense from inquiring about or using your immigration status against you.
Handle All Communications: They will manage all interactions with Bayer’s lawyers and the court, creating a shield between you and the opposing side.
Work with Multilingual Staff: Reputable firms will have staff and interpreters who can communicate with you in your native language, ensuring you understand every step of the process.
Focus the Case on What Matters: Your attorney will keep the lawsuit focused squarely on the harm Roundup caused you, not on irrelevant personal matters. They will fight any attempt by the defense to distract from the central issue.
Build Your Case: They will help you document your work history and Roundup exposure, gather medical records, and hire expert witnesses to build the strongest case possible. Your immigration status does not change the fact that you were exposed and became sick.

Do Not Let Fear Stand in the Way of Justice- Call Walch Law Today

Your work feeds America. You deserve to be safe, and when a company’s product makes you sick, you deserve justice. Your immigration status does not make you a lesser person in the eyes of the law, and it does not give a corporation the right to harm you without consequence.

Thousands of lawsuits have already been successfully filed against Bayer, resulting in billions of dollars in settlements for victims. You may be entitled to significant compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and profound pain and suffering. This financial recovery can provide security for you and your family for years to come.

If you are an undocumented farmworker who has been diagnosed with cancer after using Roundup, please do not let fear stop you from exploring your legal options. Contact an experienced Roundup lawsuit attorney at Walch Law for a free, completely confidential consultation. It is time to let your voice be heard. We are ready to get started when you are.