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• Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits

  June 5, 2026

  Austin Kirk

• Information on Paraquat Settlement Offers To Be Provided to Special Master, MDL Judge Orders

  April 9, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has called on parties involved in Paraquat lawsuits to provide a Special Master with details of a proposed settlement agreement that has been in the works for the past year.

• As Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Cases Continue To Emerge, Syngenta Will Halt Herbicide’s Production

  March 9, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  After more than 60 years, Paraquat global production will end in June, as concerns over its links to Parkinson's disease continue to grow.

• Risk of Parkinson’s Disease From Paraquat Lead to Calls To Ban Weed Killer

  February 11, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawmakers have made Pennsylvania the ninth state to propose some form of ban on the weed killer Paraquat, which has been linked to the development of Parkinson's disease.

• Syngenta Settles Paraquat Parkinson’s Lawsuit as Trial Was Set To Begin in Philadelphia

  January 28, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Syngenta reached an undisclosed settlement with a man who said long-term use of the company’s herbicide caused him to develop Parkinson’s disease, avoiding a trial that had been scheduled to begin this week.

• Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Evidence Draws New EPA Safety Review

  January 13, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The head of the EPA has announced that Paraquat will undergo a new safety review amid recent studies linking the herbicide to increased Parkinson's disease risks.

• Paraquat Lawsuits Over Parkinson’s Disease Continue To Be Filed, As MDL Stay Extended

  January 2, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Syngenta and Chevron continue to face a growing number of Paraquat lawsuits as the parties attempt to finalize a settlement agreement.

• Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Settlement Payout Amounts Still Being Finalized

  October 3, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has continued a hold on Paraquat Parkinson's disease lawsuits and vacated the first bellwether trial date as parties continue to work on a settlement.

• Paraquat MDL Lawsuit Deadlines Extended Again, as Settlement Details Finalized

  August 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A hold placed on all Paraquat lawsuit deadlines has been extended until late September as the parties continue to close in on a final settlement agreement.

• Pesticide Exposure Could Lead to Higher Rheumatoid Arthritis Risks for Women Farm Workers: Study

  July 23, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Rheumatoid arthritis risks varied among women based on the specific pesticides they were exposed to, whether through farm work or by being married to farm workers.