Paraquat dichloride is a chemical compound that has been present in many herbicides since the 1950s. Those who work with this herbicide must be trained in the correct handling of it and certified for its use.

Paraquat has been linked with a high incidence of Parkinson’s Disease in those who have handled the chemical. Despite proper care and training in the use of this chemical compound, many people who have been exposed to it have suffered negative health effects. If you have worked with Paraquat in the past and have developed Parkinson’s, you might be able to seek compensation..

What Health Conditions Is Paraquat Exposure Linked to?

Parkinson’s disease is the main condition that is linked to Paraquat exposure. However, there are other potential health conditions that could be considered related to exposure to this chemical. Syngenta and Chevron are the two main companies that sell products containing this chemical compound and are the defendants of the largest proportion of the class action lawsuits that are currently active.

The number of pending cases for those who have developed health problems after exposure to Paraquat now numbers at almost 5,000. While the manufacturers contend that the product cannot be linked with poor health outcomes in people who have been exposed to it, there are many studies that demonstrate a direct link between Parkinson’s and Paraquat.

There are other health conditions and qualifying symptoms that have been linked to exposure to Paraquat in studies. Some of these conditions/symptoms include but are not limited to: (In order to qualify for these additional health conditions/symptoms, you must actively be taking Parkinson's Disease medications)

• Tremors (hand or other)
• Prolonged or Extreme Stiffness
• Difficulty With Body Movements
• Loss Of Balance
• Difficulty or Soft Speaking
• Reduced Facial Expressions (blank stare)
• Drooling
• Small Handwriting
• Trembling
• Whole Body Fatigue or Dizziness
• Amnesia or Confusion In Evenings
• Early Awakenings or Sleep Disturbances
• Anxiety or Apathy
• Hallucinations
• Delusions

What Can You Do if You Believe You Have Been Harmed by Roundup?

Our intake specialist team will advise you about your participation in the class action suit and will be able to advise if your health condition will be considered related to the case. In some cases, even the presumed potential to develop a health condition that is linked to a chemical can be enough to participate in a class action suit.

Legal experts working on the Paraquat cases have been collecting information about the risks of this chemical and the injuries associated with it since 2022. There will likely be a few more years of work that needs to be done on these cases before the cases are decisioned and payouts are distributed. Participation in this case will pressure the giant corporations who are defendants in the case, to be honest about the chemicals that they sell and the risks associated with their use.

Many innocent people have been harmed since the 1950s by the use of this class of chemical. While they were warned about the toxicity of the product and trained on how to handle it, they were not made aware of the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease that they were being exposed to when they handled it. These kinds of deliberate omissions should never be allowed to happen to the American public.

Any product that is distributed via spraying needs to be 100% safe, or it should not be sold to consumers. The class action suit that is in place for Paraquat will also help to limit the potential for harm that can be caused by these kinds of products that require application using a sprayer.

How Can I Seek Compensation?

If you have worked with Paraquat in the past and have developed Parkinson’s disease, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our intake specialists can help you pre-qualify to become part of the class action lawsuit and connect you to the best Paraquat lawyer in our network to take action. Your participation in this class action suit not only helps you and your family to get compensation for your injuries, it also helps to compel two major corporations to end the use of this chemical in their products.

Class action lawsuits are the only protection that consumers have when big businesses refuse to be honest about the risks associated with the products they sell. You can help others who have been harmed by Paraquat by standing up for what’s right and joining the class action case.

Get in touch with us now and find out how you can seek justice for your case. We’ll connect you with the best attorney in our network so you can explore your options.