Paraquat Herbicide Lawsuits
Have you been exposed to Paraquat and subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease? You could qualify for compensation.
Who May Be Eligible
You might qualify if you:
- Worked directly with Paraquat herbicide or nearby
- Lived near farmland where Paraquat was sprayed
- Have been diagnosed with:
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Other neurological disorders
Why People Are Filing Lawsuits
Studies have shown a connection between Paraquat exposure and Parkinson’s disease. Victims argue that manufacturers failed to provide warnings about serious neurological risks associated with repeated or long-term exposure.
How Paraquat Affects Health
- Can cross the blood-brain barrier
- Harms dopamine-producing neurons
- Repeated exposure significantly raises Parkinson’s risk
- Research indicates Paraquat exposure may more than double the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s — View study
Paraquat Litigation Updates – 2025
- November 3, 2025: MDL remains steady under extended pause; three dismissals bring total cases to 6,442.
- October 2, 2025: Case stay extended to January 5, 2026, as settlement talks continue.
- October 1, 2025: Total pending cases rise to 6,445.
- September 23, 2025: Hold on cases ends; case-specific discovery moves forward unless extended.
- September 14, 2025: MDL totals 6,362 cases; new claims include a Georgia landscaper exposed between 2008–2017.
- August 12, 2025: Judge extends deadlines to September 26, pausing three bellwether trials while settlement talks stall.
- August 8, 2025: Weak claims dismissed, narrowing litigation to viable Parkinson’s cases.
- May 2025: Illinois state court allows 200+ individual cases to proceed.
- April 2025: Federal MDL settlement talks advance with Syngenta and Chevron.
Verdicts & Settlements
- $186 Million — Currently in MDL negotiations
- Additional state court wins and confidential settlements reported
See If You Qualify for a Paraquat Lawsuit
How It Works
- Submit a free online form
- Case is reviewed by our legal team
- If eligible, your lawsuit is filed
- You could receive compensation
No upfront costs — you pay nothing unless we win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Long-term or repeated exposure significantly increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Yes — new cases are being accepted nationwide.
Deadlines are often based on diagnosis dates, so you may still qualify.
Compensation varies depending on your medical records, exposure history, and diagnosis. Some cases have reached six- or seven-figure settlements.
Mass Tort vs. Class Action
Paraquat litigation is handled as a mass tort:
- Each case is treated individually
- Compensation reflects your specific injuries
- You retain control over legal decisions and may opt out of broader settlements
Why Choose Us
- Billions recovered in verdicts and settlements
- Experienced law firms with nationwide coverage
- Free, no-obligation case reviews
Act Quickly — State Deadlines Apply
If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s after Paraquat exposure, don’t wait.
References
Last updated: December 2025
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