Though manufacturers may have known about the link between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease, they did not adequately disclose these risks to the public. Thus, the companies that manufacture and sell paraquat have sold a dangerous product without providing proper warnings, putting profits over human safety. If you used or had direct exposure to paraquat and developed Parkinson’s, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Lawsuits are being filed nationwide on behalf of farmers and agricultural workers who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after use of or exposure to paraquat. It is anticipated that the number of lawsuits could lead to the creation of a class action or multidistrict litigation (multiple lawsuits consolidated into one court) that could eventually lead to a global settlement in which all plaintiffs would receive an agreed-up amount of compensation.
In 2017, the first lawsuit was filed alleging paraquat use and exposure caused farm owners and agricultural laborers to later develop Parkinson’s disease. Since that time, several similar lawsuits have been filed across the country.