A wrongful death lawsuit filed in United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois on July 19 claims that a Louisiana man developed Parkinson’s disease and died from the disease as a result of his exposure to paraquat. The lawsuit was filed against Syngenta. The lawsuit is now one of around 1,300 lawsuits that have …
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What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a long-term disorder involving degeneration of the central nervous system. The disease primarily impacts the motor system, which is responsible for our movements. The symptoms of PD typically manifest themselves slowly. Non-motor symptoms usually become more common as PD progresses. The primary early symptoms of PD include rigidity, tremors, problems walking, …
Paraquat Manufacturers Lose Attempt To Dismiss Most Claims
Last week, paraquat multidistrict litigation (MDL) judge Hon. Nancy Rosenstengel rejected defendants’ efforts to have most claims dismissed based on the argument that the claims should be time-barred by individual states’ statutes of repose. The decision was essentially a defeat for the defense, as it rejected the defense’s primary argument. Judge Rosenstengel’s decision, however, did …
Paraquat Kills More Than Weeds
Agricultural workers, farmers and licensed herbicide applicators are all at risk of paraquat poisoning. Paraquat is a toxic herbicide that is manufactured by several major companies, including Syngenta and Chevron Phillips Chemical. Unfortunately, this effective herbicide is killing more than just weeds. Ongoing studies have proven that accidental poisoning can result in severe life-threatening injuries …
Chevron, Syngenta Could Face Billions In Paraquat Claims
Chevron Corp. and Syngenta AG could face billions of dollars worth of lawsuits alleging that the herbicide paraquat caused Americans to develop Parkinson’s disease. Lawsuits have been filed almost daily for the past seven months regarding the link between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease. The lawsuits are being filed as Bayer AG has set aside up …
The Paraquat Vending Machine Murders
In recent years, popular weed killer products that contain the harmful herbicide paraquat have resulted in several pending lawsuits, with the claim that exposure to paraquat has caused victims to develop Parkinson’s disease. Many medical professionals argue that the manufacturers that use paraquat have been aware of the dangers linked to this harmful chemical for …
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
We are often asked this question when someone first contacts our firm. The answer is never simple. There is no magic personal injury settlement calculator. It depends on many factors. How are personal injury claims calculated? Some of the factors are as follows: 1. Liability. Before we can determine how much a case is worth we …