In small communities across northeastern Indiana, herbicide exposure often shows up in familiar settings:
- Residential properties: repeated weed control on driveways, fence lines, and landscaping beds
- Nearby application: spray drift or treated vegetation from neighbors or contractors
- Work sites: groundskeeping, landscaping crews, agricultural operations, and facility maintenance
- Take-home residue: work clothes, boots, gloves, or tools that bring chemical residue into the home
- Seasonal routines: weekend spraying and mowing treated areas shortly afterward
In many cases, people don’t connect the dots until after a serious illness diagnosis. When that happens, building a timeline becomes critical—because the strongest claims are grounded in what can be documented, not what feels likely.


