Paraquat is a herbicide that when exposed for long time periods, causes Parkinson's disease.
Lawsuits claim Syngenta and Growmark, the manufacturers of paraquat, failed to warn of the dangers associated with paraquat exposure as specified in the toxic pesticides act.
Get the compensation you deserve. Thousands of people were exposed to paraquat and suffered injuries. See if you or a loved one qualifies today.
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Injuries and Side EffectsSettlementsPast LawsuitsCurrent LawsuitsEligibilityScientific StudiesFrequently Asked QuestionsParaquat is a toxic chemical that is used as a herbicide for weeds.1 Eating or drinking food or beverages with paraquat is poisonous.
Paraquat poisoning can also occur after skin exposure or inhalation.
If exposed to paraquat for a long period of time, this could lead to severe health issues.
Paraquat poisoning can cause severe damage to the kidneys, liver, and lungs.1
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Secure your spotOver 60 countries have banned the use of paraquat, however, the U.S. Environment Protection Agency has done little to restrict Paraquat usage.
Syngenta, the manufacturer of paraquat, denies any link between Paraquat and Parkinson's disease. 2
75% - 250% increase in Parkinson's disease diagnosis if exposed to paraquat
Learn moreThere are currently no past paraquat lawsuits but many have already filed lawsuits claiming they developed Parkinson's disease from paraquat exposure and Syngenta failed to warn about the health risks.2
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after using Paraquat?
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There are over 1,700 Paraquat Parkinson's disease lawsuits filed, and more are scheduled to be filed in 2023.3
Cases have grown almost 400% since the start of 2023. 3
However, Paraquat lawsuits are still in their early stages.3
Paraquat is an effective plant killer but these same properties are what make paraquat harmful to humans
Learn moreOur lawyers are handling Paraquat lawsuits in all 50 states.
If you or a loved one were a famworker or person who was exposed to paraquat and later developed Parkinson's disease, you may have a case.
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Paraquat is a toxic chemical that is an effective plant killer but these same properties are what make paraquat harmful to humans. 3
Hundreds of animal studies have found paraquat creates oxidative stress and results in injuries consistent with human Parkinson's disease. 3
Several studies over the course of the last decade have found that paraquat has been linked with a Parkinson's diagnosis.
Top tier Paraquat Parkinson's disease lawsuit settlements are estimated to pay upwards of $500,000
Learn moreHave you or a loved one used or been exposed to Paraquat?
Paraquat is a toxic chemical used as an herbicide and is equally as toxic to humans.
Were you or a loved one later diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease have been linked to paraquat exposure.
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Injuries and Side EffectsSettlementsPast LawsuitsCurrent LawsuitsEligibilityScientific StudiesFrequently Asked Questions(Image Source: https://www.pattersondahlberg.com/practice/class-action/paraquat-parkinsons-lawsuit/)
Issues
paraquat dichloride
Related Injuries
Parkinson's disease
Top Settlement/Jury Verdict
$200,000 (estimate)
Defendants
Syngenta; Gramoxone