Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits
Even Paraquat applicators who underwent special training to use the herbicide were not warned of Parkinson's disease risks, lawsuits claim.
Exposure to the toxic herbicide Paraquat has been linked to a risk of Parkinson’s disease. Lawsuits are being reviewed for farm workers, transporters, mixers, herbicide applicators and others who have experienced problems.
STATUS OF PARAQUAT LAWSUITS: Free consultations and case evaluations are provided by Paraquat lawyers to determine if financial compensation may be available for Parkinson’s disease diagnosed following exposure to the herbicide.
February 2023 Paraquat Lawsuit Update: In December 2022, a federal judge rescheduled the first Paraquat jury trial to begin on October 16, 2023. In the order, the Court points to a number of factors that have led to delays, between the pandemic, illnesses, hurricanes and other unexpected problems.
2022 Paraquat Lawsuit Update: As Paraquat claims continue to mount, in September 2022 the EPA asked a federal court if it could reconsider its approval of Paraquat after a lawsuit challenged the Agency’s assessment of the Parkinson’s disease risk from Paraquat
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Paraquat Lawsuits
Exposure to the toxic herbicide Paraquat has been linked to a risk of Parkinson's disease.
See if you Qualify for a SettlementMANUFACTURERS: Chevron Chemical Company, Syngenta and other companies have sold a variety of paraquat-based herbicides, including:
- Gramoxone
- Paraquat Concentrate
- Blanco
- Cyclone SL 2.0
- Other Paraquat-based Herbicides
OVERVIEW: Paraquat (Methyl Viologen) is a herbicide used for weed and grass control first created in the early 1960s. It is known to be very toxic, with a high risk of paraquat poisoning if not handled appropriately.
As a result, Paraquat is a “Restricted Use Pesticide” (RUP) in the United States, and can only be purchased, mixed or applied by licensed paraquat applicators. It also has a color dye applied to make sure it is not confused with coffee, with a sharp odor added and a chemical agent that causes someone who ingests it to vomit. However, those precautions may not be enough to protect users from the health risks linked to Paraquat exposure.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that Paraquat can enter the human body through absorption or penetration of the skin, as well as through mucous membranes, airways, cuts and abrasions, and via breathing it into the body or digestion through droplets introduced via the mouth, nose or airways.
Federal Paraquat litigation was centralized in June 2021 before U.S. District Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel in the Southern District of Illinois, as part of an MDL or multidistrict litigation. A series of early Paraquat jury trials originally expected to begin in November 2022, are now set for October 2023.
PARAQUAT PARKINSON’S DISEASE RISK: Paraquat exposure can result in devastating health consequences for those who are exposed to the toxic pesticide, particularly licensed applicators who work with it on a regular basis. It has been linked to several serious health effects, including:
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Heart Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Liver Failure
- Lung Scarring
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most concerning risks associated with Paraquat, as the manufacturer has not adequately warned about this problem. It is believed that Paraquat creates oxidative stress in cells, which kills certain brain cells associated with the production of dopamine, which can lead to Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease affects about 1 million Americans, and at least 6 million other people worldwide. The association between Paraquat exposure and Parkinson’s disease is so strong that scientists use Paraquat to induce Parkinson’s disease in animals for testing purposes.
FREE PARAQUAT LAWSUIT EVALUATION: Product liability lawyers provide free consultations and claim evaluations to help determine if financial compensation and settlement benefits may be available as a result of the manufacturers failure to warn about the link between Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease. Lawsuits are being pursued nationwide for:
- Farmers and Farm Workers
- Herbicide Applicators
- Tank Filers and Transporters
- Gardeners, Groundskeepers and Municipal Workers
- Families Living Around Farming Communities
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CarolDecember 31, 2021 at 4:05 pm
I was born and raised on a Farm , My dad used Paraquat on his crop. My oldest brother . was spraying the Cotton when my dad saw him having a seizure. He was 12 years old. My brothers and sisters also worked on the farm . hoeing weeds out of the soybeans and cotton . the rest of us wind up with Muscle we akness , Seizures , fast heart rate and heart disease masses heart attacks Fibromylicin of the [Show More]I was born and raised on a Farm , My dad used Paraquat on his crop. My oldest brother . was spraying the Cotton when my dad saw him having a seizure. He was 12 years old. My brothers and sisters also worked on the farm . hoeing weeds out of the soybeans and cotton . the rest of us wind up with Muscle we akness , Seizures , fast heart rate and heart disease masses heart attacks Fibromylicin of the muscle. My dad died with Heart attack, strokes at the age of 59 and 61 passed away and my oldest brother pass also . my Husband also work in the fields with his dad and he had a Masses Heart attack. I need a Lawyer
PaulaAugust 24, 2021 at 7:25 pm
I HELPED MY GRANDPARENTS AND MY FATHER IN THE FIELDS/GARDENS UNTIL AROUND 1980. AT MY GRANDPARENTS THE CHEMICALS WERE USED BY A TRACTOR TO SPRAY AND WITH MY FATHER WE USED A HAND SPRAYER. I DID HELP MY IN FATHER SPRAYING AND HELPED IN SOWING AND PICKING THE PRODUCES AT GRANDPARENTS AND WITH MY FATHER. ALSO MY FATHER HAD CANCER (PASSED 1992), MY MOTHER PASSED IN 2004 HAVING PARKINSON’S AND I HAVE [Show More]I HELPED MY GRANDPARENTS AND MY FATHER IN THE FIELDS/GARDENS UNTIL AROUND 1980. AT MY GRANDPARENTS THE CHEMICALS WERE USED BY A TRACTOR TO SPRAY AND WITH MY FATHER WE USED A HAND SPRAYER. I DID HELP MY IN FATHER SPRAYING AND HELPED IN SOWING AND PICKING THE PRODUCES AT GRANDPARENTS AND WITH MY FATHER. ALSO MY FATHER HAD CANCER (PASSED 1992), MY MOTHER PASSED IN 2004 HAVING PARKINSON’S AND I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S SINCE AROUND 2010. ALSO THERE WAS A BRANCH ON MY GRANDPARENTS PROPERTY NEAR WHERE I WORKED IN THE FIELD IN WHICH WE DRUNK WATER FROM WHICH LED INTO THE ROCK RIVER IN UNION COUNTY NC. NEAR THE HOUSE THEY HAD A SHALLOW WELL WHERE WE ALL DIPPED AND DRUNK FROM.
GaryApril 22, 2021 at 11:45 am
I live near crop duster's house and several farms. The crop duster has flown over my house for years. I have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's. I am not sure if caused by these chemicals of crop dusting in my area but thought I needed to inquire. Thank you for your time.