Paraquat litigation
Lawsuits allege that exposure to the herbicide paraquat, used on farms across the country, substantially increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Accepting cases
What the lawsuits allege
Paraquat is so acutely toxic that it is banned in dozens of countries, yet it remains in use in American agriculture under restricted licensing. The litigation alleges that chronic low-dose exposure, through mixing, loading, spraying, or drift, damages the dopaminergic neurons whose loss defines Parkinson’s disease, and that manufacturers have known of the connection for decades.
Thousands of cases brought by farmers, agricultural workers, and rural residents are coordinated in federal and state courts.
Injuries named in the litigation
- Parkinson’s disease
- Parkinsonian tremor and rigidity
- Progressive neurological decline
Who may qualify
If you worked with or around paraquat, or lived near regularly treated fields, and were later diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may have a claim. The review is free and confidential, and we will give you an honest answer either way. You pay attorney's fees only if we recover for you.
Call (888) 391‑1315 or use the form for a free, confidential review. You pay attorney's fees only if we recover for you.