Paraquat Lawsuits
PARAQUAT LAWSUIT
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Paraquat, also known as paraquat-dichloride, is a commercial strength herbicide used for weed and grass control. Research has identified that long-term exposure to paraquat, even at low levels, can increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
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Who Qualifies?
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Farmers and agriculture workers who have been directly exposed to a paraquat-dichloride-containing herbicide by mixing, loading, or spraying it, and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
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Anyone with frequent direct exposure to the herbicide, including chemical manufacturing workers, landscapers, and groundskeepers.
Paraquat Lawsuit Defendants
The lawsuits target major paraquat manufacturers and distributors, including Chevron, Syngenta, and Wilbur-Ellis, as defendants. These companies produced and distributed paraquat-dichloride herbicides despite knowing the severe health risks associated with the chemicals. Plaintiffs in these cases argue that the manufacturers failed to provide adequate warnings about the dangers, leaving users unaware of the need for special precautions until it was too late. These legal actions give those harmed a chance to hold manufacturers accountable for prioritizing profits over public health.
Are Paraquat Lawsuits Valid?
Yes, paraquat lawsuits are legitimate claims brought against chemical companies responsible for manufacturing paraquat-dichloride herbicides, which have been linked to serious health issues, including Parkinson’s disease.
The overwhelming number of reports from individuals harmed by paraquat has led to the consolidation of cases in two courts. At the state level, the California Judicial Council Coordination Proceedings (JCCP) is handling cases, while at the federal level, all claims have been grouped into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the District Court of Southern Illinois.
While the details of each legal proceeding may vary, the shared objective is clear: to hold manufacturers of these toxic herbicides accountable for the harm caused to thousands of farmers, agricultural workers, landscapers, and citizens.