Another Harmful Weed Killer? Paraquat’s Toxic Chemical Lawsuit

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. 

Studies indicate the paraquat herbicide 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 by joining the paraquat lawsuit.
 

What Health Conditions Is Paraquat Exposure Linked to?

Parkinson’s disease has been linked to Paraquat exposure. However, there are other potential health conditions presented in the Paraquat lawsuit that have the potential to be considered related to exposure to paraquat poisoning. Syngenta and Chevron are the two main companies that sell products containing this chemical compound and are the defendants in the largest proportion of paraquat class action lawsuits that are currently active.

The number of cases pending in the Paraquat lawsuit reaches almost 5,000 for those who have developed health problems after exposure to the Paraquat herbicide. 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 the herbicide paraquat.
 

Paraquat Lawsuit Qualifications

There are other health conditions and qualifying symptoms that have been linked to exposure to the herbicide in the Paraquat lawsuit. However, you must be actively taking Parkinson's Disease medications in order to qualify for these additional health conditions/symptoms: 

• Tremors (hand or other)
• Prolonged or Extreme Stiffness
• Difficulty With Body Movements
• Loss of Balance
• Difficulty Walking (slow gait, shuffling)
• 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
   

We encourage you to seek legal advice to determine your eligibility. Various factors impact eligibility and all cases are unique.

Legal experts working on the Paraquat lawsuit have updated their information continuously 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 any can be concluded and payouts can be distributed. Participation in the paraquat lawsuit will pressure the giant corporations in this case, to be honest about the hazardous chemicals that they sell and the risks associated with their use.

Many innocent people have been harmed as far back as the 1950s by the use of this chemical. While many 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 when exposed to the chemical. Any product that requires skin contact or possible inhalation needs to be 100% safe or it should not be sold to consumers. The paraquat class action lawsuit will help limit the potential for harm caused by these kinds of products that require application using a sprayer.
 

How Can I Seek Compensation?

Class action lawsuits are a protection that consumers have when big businesses refuse to be honest about the risks associated with the products they sell. If you have worked with the paraquat herbicide in the past and have developed Parkinson’s disease, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our team can connect you to a lawyer in our network to take action. 

Your participation in the paraquat class action lawsuit not only helps you pursue compensation for your injuries, it also helps to compel two major corporations to discontinue the use of this chemical in their products. You can help others who have been harmed by paraquat poisoning 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 begin the process of seeking justice for your case.