Paraquat Sprayed on Family Farm Led to Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, Lawsuit Claims
A Paraquat lawsuit claims a Kentucky man developed Parkinson's disease after exposure to the weed killer on his family farm.
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Parkinson’s Disease Cases Diagnosed Each Year Are 50% Higher Than Prior Estimates, With Increased Incidents in Certain Areas
A new study finds a higher rate of Parkinson's disease cases than previously reported, with 90,000 new cases diagnosed every year in the U.S.
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Paraquat Jury Trial Over Parkinson’s Risk Set To Begin Oct. 16, 2023 in Federal MDL
A federal judge has scheduled the first Paraquat bellwether trial for October of 2023 after a number of delays.
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Roundup May Increase Risk Antibiotic Resistance to Bacterial Infection That Kills Thousands of Americans Every Year: Study
The findings of a new study warn that Roundup exposure could lead to the development of antibiotic resistance in dangerous, infection-causing microorganisms.
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Sugar Cane Farmer Files Paraquat Lawsuit Over Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
A Paraquat lawsuit claims a man's Parkinson's disease diagnosis was due to exposure to the toxic herbicide, often while transporting sprayed and treated sugar cane.
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Roundup Cancer Trial Ends in Defense Verdict in Missouri Court
A Missouri jury has determined Monsanto and its parent company, Bayer, are not responsible for a woman's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis.
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130 lbs. of Roundup Sprayed Over Every Square Mile in the U.S. on Average, NBC News Reports
A new investigative report finds that 130 pounds of Roundup weed killer is sprayed on every square mile in the U.S., with the most usage in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.
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Pregnancy Roundup Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Low Birth Weight, Study Warns
A new study links Roundup exposure during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of low birth weight and NICU admission.
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Paraquat MDL Judge Extends Deadlines In Parkinson’s Disease Cases Selected For Additional Discovery
A federal judge has extended deposition deadlines for 20 Paraquat Parkinson's disease cases which could help parties conduct settlement negotiations.
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RoundUp Exposure Just Before Birth Linked to Liver Damage, Study Warns
A new study warns that Roundup exposure just before birth could lead to liver damage in newborns.
