Martin communities often involve repeat outdoor activity across seasons—some people maintain property year-round, while others work in roles tied to landscaping, groundskeeping, agriculture, or facility maintenance. That means exposure pathways can look different than “one-time yard use.”
Common Martin-area scenarios we review include:
- Land and property maintenance schedules: repeated spraying or mowing treated areas where residue may remain on grass, equipment, or footwear.
- Worksite herbicide use: grounds crews or agricultural workers who handle applications as part of routine duties.
- Secondhand exposure: family members or roommates collecting residue on work clothes, boots, gloves, or tools.
- Nearby application at residences: herbicide used on adjacent properties or along roadsides where residents still step outside daily.
These details matter legally because exposure must be tied to how it occurred and when it occurred in relation to symptoms and diagnosis.


