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• Paraquat Sprayed on Farms in 1960s and 1970s Led To Parkinson’s Disease Decades Later

  October 14, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Paraquat lawsuit indicates a farm worker was exposed to the weed killer for decades without being warned it could result in Parkinson's disease.

• Paraquat Applicator Lawsuit Filed Over Development of Parkinson’s Disease

  October 8, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A trained Paraquat applicator has filed a lawsuit indicating he was never warned the weed killer carried an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

• Paraquat EPA Authorization Challenged By Parkinson’s Research Group, Farmworkers, Others

  October 4, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Groups representing farmers, environmentalists and Parkinson's disease researchers have filed a petition calling for a federal appeals court to overturn the EPA's July re-approval of the herbicide Paraquat.

• Nearly 300 Paraquat Lawsuits Filed Over Parkinson’s Disease Diagnoses

  September 27, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of Paraquat face nearly 300 product liability lawsuits claiming the weed killer can cause the development of Parkinson's disesase.

• Golf Course Caddy Files Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuit

  September 22, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Paraquat lawsuit filed by a former golf caddy claims exposure to the weed killer while on the job and while living near the golf course led to the development of Parkinson's disease.

• Paraquat Statute of Limitations, Other Defenses Raised in Motion to Dismiss Filed By Chevron

  September 16, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Chevron U.S.A. seeks to have most Paraquat claims against it dismissed for a variety of reasons, primarily based on statute of limitation laws.

• Paraquat Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Case Of Parkinson’s Disease

  September 13, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A wrongful death lawsuit blames Paraquat exposure for a deadly case of Parkinson's disease.

• Information About Paraquat Parkinson’s Claims To Be Provided on Plaintiffs’ Assessment Questionnaire (PAQ)

  September 8, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has approved questionnaires crucial for plaintiffs' claims to move forward in Paraquat Parkinson's disease lawsuits.

• Farm Hand Files Lawsuit After Developing Parkinson’s Disease from Paraquat-Based Weedkillers

  September 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A farm hand has filed a Paraquat lawsuit claiming the herbicide failed to warn agricultural workers that it increased the risk of Parkinson's disease.

• Nearly 200 Paraquat Lawsuits Over Parkinson’s Diagnosis Pending in Federal MDL

  August 24, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Paraquat litigation continues to grow, as nearly 200 plaintiffs have filed lawsuits claiming the herbicide caused them to develop Parkinson's disease.