Skip to main content

Paraquat Lawsuit

Lawsuit Overview

Paraquat is a toxic chemical herbicide that was created in the 1960s. It is used worldwide to control weed and grass growth. Companies such as Chevron Chemical Company, Syngenta, Growmark and others have sold paraquat-based herbicides including commonly-purchased Gramoxone (manufactured by Syngenta). Marketed and used for decades in the U.S., paraquat has since been banned in several countries.

Exposure to paraquat has been linked to Parkinson’s disease. Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of farmers and other workers who were exposed to paraquat and subsequently developed the central nervous system disorder. Plaintiffs claim that they were not warned of the alleged dangerous health risks associated with the herbicide.

If you or a loved one handled or used an herbicide or pesticide containing paraquat and were later diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Parkinson’s Disease and Paraquat

For over a decade, studies have suggested the increased risk of Parkinson’s disease via paraquat exposure:

  • The American Journal of Epidemiology published a study in 2009 suggesting that exposure to paraquat within 1,600 feet increased the risk for Parkinson’s disease by 75%, and that individuals exposed at age 60 or younger were at much higher risk.
  • In 2012, researchers from The Parkinson’s Institute published a study suggesting that certain genetic variations may increase the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s after paraquat exposure by as many as 11 times.
  • In December 2020, a study was published in Toxicological Sciences analyzing the effects of paraquat on mice. University of Rochester researchers found that when paraquat was inhaled by mice, the chemical accumulated in the brain, and impacted the organ in a way that is similar to the onset of Parkinson’s.

Who is at Risk?

These individuals exposed to paraquat-containing herbicides/pesticides may be at risk for developing Parkinson’s:

  • Farmers and farm workers
  • Agricultural workers
  • Gardeners, groundskeepers
  • Chemical mixers, tank fillers, and transporters
  • Herbicide applicator workers

Who Is Eligible to File a Paraquat Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one handled or used an herbicide or pesticide containing paraquat and were later diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

Call today for a free, strictly confidential evaluation of your potential claim. You can reach us at (888) 984-7988 or fill out our contact form to speak with an attorney about your potential case.

Free Consultation

Our lawyers are actively reviewing claims for the following products and medical devices:

Georgia Chemical Fire
Georgia Chemical Fire
CooperSurgical Embryo Solution
CooperSurgical Embryo Solution
Bard PowerPort
Bard PowerPort
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Philips CPAP and BiPAP
Philips CPAP and BiPAP
Tenofovir (TDF) HIV Drug
Tenofovir (TDF) HIV Drug
Baby Powder (Talc)
Baby Powder (Talc)
Paraquat
Paraquat
Hip Implant
Hip Implants