The Paraquat lawsuit is in the early stages of litigation. Plaintiffs claim they have developed Parkinson’s disease through the use of weed killers, which have paraquat dichloride as an ingredient. Claimants allege that paraquat is dangerous even if used as directed and has brought multiple lawsuits.
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The last thirty days have seen nearly 90 new lawsuits filed. This number is substantially lower than previous months and is the lowest number of new cases added in the past two years since the cases began. Cases have reached over 5,000 new cases in total.
A motion to quash a subpoena was filed by Dr. Douglas Weed. The motion was in relation to the plaintiffs’ attorneys referencing an article he authored about Parkinson’s disease and paraquat. The article was titled “Does paraquat cause Parkinson’s disease? A review of reviews” .His article was published in a scientific journal. Dr. Weed asserts that he is not a part of the paraquat lawsuit and submitted this motion due to a high number of document requests.
The first bellwether test trial was scheduled for October but was pushed back. The judge is working to resolve the Daubert challenges. Daubert rulings can take a long time, and a ruling may not be available at all this year.
The influx of new lawsuits has made the Paraquat class action the 11th largest consolidated mass tort case. This is huge for paraquat claimants.
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Those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and have worked with or been exposed to paraquat may be able to file a lawsuit to claim damages against the manufacturers. Claimants may have to prove their medical diagnosis and that they have been exposed to paraquat in order to file a claim.
Farmers who have worked with paraquat likely know exactly which chemicals they use to treat their farms. However, there are people who live on or near farms that may not be aware they were exposed to this harmful substance. Anyone who has Parkinson’s and lives near a farm should speak to an experienced class action lawyer to see if they will qualify for the paraquat lawsuit.
Anyone who has been exposed to paraquat and has Parkinson’s disease may qualify to file a lawsuit. Here is a list of people who may be able to file a lawsuit:
Studies referenced in each Parkinson's disease paraquat lawsuit suggest that the properties making paraquat harmful to plants and animals also contribute to Parkinson's disease in humans. This is believed to occur through the death of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. Research indicates that paraquat induces oxidative stress, which destroys these neurons. According to the lawsuits, the scientific community has been aware of paraquat's oxidative properties since the 1960s.
It's important to note that Roundup, an herbicide often confused with paraquat, actually contains glyphosate as its active ingredient, not paraquat. Glyphosate has been associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Lawsuits against Bayer and Monsanto allege that they concealed the risks of this weed killer from the public.
No, paraquat is not banned in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permits its use, but only by licensed applicators due to its toxicity. Despite efforts by lawmakers and activists, coupled with the fact that paraquat is banned in 32 other countries, including the European Union and China, there has been no successful legislation to ban it in the U.S.
The EPA's review of over 70 studies found insufficient evidence to link paraquat with health outcomes like Parkinson's disease when used according to product guidelines. However, the Unified Parkinson’s Advocacy Council points out that chronic exposure to paraquat significantly increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Paraquat is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the United States, with about 11 million pounds applied to crops annually.
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