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		<title>Ocaliva Lawsuit 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronald V. Miller, Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ocaliva was supposed to protect your liver. Instead, for many, it destroyed it.  Ocaliva was sold as a treatment for primary biliary cholangitis, a chronic disease that damages the bile ducts in the liver. It came to market with promise. It left the market under a cloud of serious liver injury, transplant, and death. By [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="24" data-end="711">Ocaliva was supposed to protect your liver. Instead, for many, it destroyed it.</p>
<p data-start="24" data-end="711"> Ocaliva was sold as a treatment for primary biliary cholangitis, a chronic disease that damages the bile ducts in the liver. It came to market with promise. It left the market under a cloud of serious liver injury, transplant, and death.</p>
<p data-start="24" data-end="711">By late 2025, the FDA had withdrawn approval of Ocaliva after concluding the postmarketing evidence showed excess liver transplants and deaths and did not verify the clinical benefit the company needed to prove. Intercept then pulled the drug from the United States market.</p>
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		<title>NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronald V. Miller, Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our lawyers are handling Similac and Enfamil infant formula lawsuits for families whose premature babies suffered or died from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after taking one of these formulas.  Our law firm is reviewing NEC lawsuits in all 50 states. Medical research links cow milk-based infant formulas such as Similac and Enfamil to a dangerous neonatal [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our lawyers are handling <a href="https://www.millerandzois.com/similac-baby-formula-lawsuit.html">Similac</a> and Enfamil <a href="https://www.millerandzois.com/nec-baby-formula-lawsuit.html">infant formula lawsuits</a> for families whose premature babies suffered or died from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after taking one of these formulas.  Our law firm is reviewing NEC lawsuits in all 50 states.</p>
<p>Medical research links cow milk-based infant formulas such as Similac and Enfamil to a dangerous neonatal medical condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis.  These newborn NEC formula lawsuits make a lot of allegations.  But at their core, they allege that the makers of these formulas knew of the risk of NEC and did nothing to warn families and give them a choice.</p>
<p>If your premature baby was diagnosed with NEC after being given Similac or Enfamil formula, you may be able to participate in a class action lawsuit against the formula companies and receive financial compensation for the harm that was done to your child.</p>
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		<title>Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuits</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronald V. Miller, Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Uber is facing one of the largest waves of passenger sexual assault lawsuits in U.S. history. Survivors across the country allege that Uber drivers sexually assaulted them and that the company is legally responsible because it failed to screen drivers properly, ignored prior complaints, and did not implement basic safety measures. These claims are now [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="273" data-end="607">Uber is facing one of the largest waves of passenger sexual assault lawsuits in U.S. history. Survivors across the country allege that Uber drivers sexually assaulted them and that the company is legally responsible because it failed to screen drivers properly, ignored prior complaints, and did not implement basic safety measures.</p>
<p data-start="609" data-end="976">These claims are now consolidated in In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation (MDL No. 3084) in the Northern District of California. As of March 2026, more than 3,700 plaintiffs in 30 states have joined the MDL, with this number expected to continue rising throughout 2026.</p>
<p data-start="609" data-end="976">The first MDL trial started in January 2026, the jury came back in early February with an $8.5 million verdict.  Our lawyers believe these are exceptionally strong cases. The evidence points to a pattern: repeated warnings about dangerous drivers, no action from Uber, and preventable assaults that followed. In the courtroom, that is the kind of timeline juries understand and respond to. It is also the kind of fact pattern that can lead to substantial Uber sexual assault settlement amounts.</p>
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		<title>Hair Relaxer Lawsuit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronald V. Miller, Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our lawyers are actively reviewing hair relaxer cancer lawsuits across all 50 states. This page provides: Detailed news and updates on the chemical hair relaxer litigation, Insights from our hair relaxer attorneys on how these lawsuits may unfold, Continue reading]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our lawyers are actively reviewing hair relaxer cancer lawsuits across all 50 states. This page provides:</p>
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<li>Insights from our hair relaxer attorneys on how these lawsuits may unfold,</li>
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		<title>Mormon Church Sex Abuse Lawsuits</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronald V. Miller, Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:19:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On this page, our lawyers will discuss LDS sexual abuse lawsuits against the Mormon Church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). We will explain the legal requirements for bringing a Mormon Church sex abuse lawsuit, and our attorneys will also examine the expected average settlement payout value of remaining cases. We expect a global [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this page, our lawyers will discuss LDS sexual abuse lawsuits against the Mormon Church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).</p>
<p>We will explain the legal requirements for bringing a Mormon Church sex abuse lawsuit, and our attorneys will also examine the expected average settlement payout value of remaining cases.</p>
<p>We expect a global LDS Church sex abuse settlement in 2025. If this happens, you want to act now to participate in a global settlement. Contact us today at<strong> 800-553-8082</strong> or get <a href="https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/contact-us">a free consultation</a>.</p>
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		<title>Dupixent Lawsuit for T-Cell Lymphoma</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronald V. Miller, Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dupixent (dupilumab) is a biologic medication used to treat atopic dermatitis, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions. It works by targeting specific immune pathways involved in allergic inflammation. For many patients with moderate to severe eczema, Dupixent has provided relief where topical medications failed. As a result, it has become one of the most widely prescribed [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p data-start="460" data-end="926">Dupixent (dupilumab) is a biologic medication used to treat atopic dermatitis, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions. It works by targeting specific immune pathways involved in allergic inflammation. For many patients with moderate to severe eczema, Dupixent has provided relief where topical medications failed. As a result, it has become one of the most widely prescribed biologic drugs for skin and respiratory conditions.</p>
<p data-start="928" data-end="1378">But for a growing number of patients, the experience with Dupixent has been very different. Over the past several years, doctors and researchers have reported cases in which patients treated with Dupixent were later diagnosed with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that primarily affects the skin. These reports have led to increasing scrutiny of whether Dupixent can worsen, accelerate, or mask CTCL in certain patients.</p>
<p data-start="462" data-end="671">In many cases our lawyers are now investigating, patients who received Dupixent for newly diagnosed eczema and developed concerning symptoms within weeks or months, including swollen lymph nodes and worsening skin disease.</p>
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		<title>Walmart Dino Nuggets Lead Lawsuit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronald V. Miller, Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This page is about the Walmart dino nuggets lead lawsuit, the Great Value dino nuggets lead contamination alert, and what parents should do if a child ate the affected dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets. On April 1, 2026, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (called the FSIS) issued a public health alert for Great Value Fully [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="133" data-end="886">This page is about the Walmart dino nuggets lead lawsuit, the Great Value dino nuggets lead contamination alert, and what parents should do if a child ate the affected dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets.</p>
<p data-start="133" data-end="886">On April 1, 2026, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (called the FSIS) issued a public health alert for Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets because the product may contain unsafe levels of lead. The alert covers 29-ounce bags with a Best If Used By date of February 10, 2027, a lot code of 0416DPO1215, and an establishment number of P44164. FSIS did not request a recall because the product was no longer available for purchase, but the agency warned that affected bags may still be sitting in home freezers.</p>
<p data-start="888" data-end="1520">The Walmart dino nuggets lead lawsuit centers on the Great Value dinosaur chicken nuggets lead contamination alert. Right now, our law firm and some other firms have begun an active legal investigation into potential product liability claims in anticipation of an eventual nationwide settlement.  We explain what parents need to know in terms of how a food safety alert can lead to a lawsuit, what proof actually counts, and why blood lead testing is likely to be at the center of any serious chicken nuggets lead claim.</p>
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		<title>Paraquat Lawsuit Settlement Amounts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ronald V. Miller, Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our lawyers handle Paraquat lawsuits in all 50 states. This page provides the latest news and updates on Paraquat lawsuits in both state and federal courts. We also give our perspective on where this litigation is heading and provide projected settlement payouts for a viable Paraquat lawsuit. People who have developed Parkinson&#8217;s disease from Paraquat [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our lawyers handle Paraquat lawsuits in all 50 states. This page provides the latest news and updates on Paraquat lawsuits in both state and federal courts. We also give our perspective on where this litigation is heading and provide projected <a href="#settlement">settlement payouts</a> for a viable Paraquat lawsuit.<span id="more-10269"></span></p>
<p>People who have developed Parkinson&#8217;s disease from Paraquat want to better understand the range of settlement amounts they can expect in their Paraquat lawsuit.</p>
<p>The expected Paraquat settlement amounts will fluctuate as the litigation progresses. Our lawyers will continue to update this page with revised payout projections.</p>
<p>If you have a potential claim, you want to have that claim prepared before any Paraquat settlement.  Call our law firm today at <strong>800-553-8082</strong> or get a <a href="https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/contact-us"><strong>free online consultation</strong></a>.</p>
<h2>Paraquat Lawsuit Updates 2026</h2>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Minnesota Looks to Ban Paraquat</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>April 6, 2026</b></span></p>
<p data-start="0" data-end="418">Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban Paraquat.  Supporters of the ban point to the growing scientific evidence, the Paraquat litigation, and the fact that Paraquat is already banned in over 70 countries, arguing that continued use poses unacceptable dangers to both applicators and nearby communities.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>MDL Case Count Reaches 6,542</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>April 2, 2026</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">As of January 2026, the Paraquat class action MDL includes </span>6,542 pending cases.  This is the 9th largest MDL in the country, and as we talk about in the updates below, many of these lawsuits have been filed in state court.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Momentum Towards Funding Parkinson&#8217;s Research and Getting Rid of Paraquat</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>March 17, 2026</b></span></p>
<p data-start="0" data-end="809">A new national poll released as more than 350 Parkinson’s advocates from 49 states gathered in Washington for the 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum found broad bipartisan support for stronger federal action on Parkinson’s disease.</p>
<p data-start="0" data-end="809">According to the survey of 1,000 registered voters conducted March 3-5, 2026, more than three quarters of voters support doubling federal Parkinson’s research funding, about two thirds support banning or restricting Paraquat because of its link to Parkinson’s risk, and roughly four in five want the federal government to implement a national strategy to improve prevention, treatment, and care. The poll also found that 37 percent of voters say Parkinson’s has affected a family member or close friend, and 75 percent believe a cure is possible with greater research investment.</p>
<p data-start="811" data-end="1605" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">The advocacy push on Capitol Hill is focused on three main priorities: increasing NIH Parkinson’s research funding to $600 million annually, pushing the EPA to complete its Paraquat reassessment and suspend use of the herbicide, and finally implementing the delayed National Parkinson’s Project that Congress passed in 2024.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Syngenta to Stop Making Paraquat</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>March 10, 2026</b></span></p>
<p>Syngenta announced last week that it will end global production of Paraquat by June 2026. The company claims it is simply shifting to newer technologies. That explanation is hard to take seriously.</p>
<p>Syngenta will never admit the obvious. But companies do not abandon flagship products, shutter manufacturing plants, and race to settle litigation when they believe they are going to win. This is what it looks like when a defendant decides the fight is no longer worth having.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Paraquat Deadlines Extended (Again)</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>February 6, 2026</b></span></p>
<p data-start="127" data-end="400">The MDL judge has again extended the stay on case-specific deadlines established in its January 2025 order through March 6, 2026, citing the ongoing settlement process. The judge indicated that the issue will be revisited at that time to determine whether the stay should continue.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Hardly a Shocker &#8211; Syngenta and Chevron Settle First Case Headed to Trial</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>January 29, 2026</b></span></p>
<p data-start="85" data-end="648">Syngenta and Chevron quietly settled the first Paraquat Parkinson’s disease case that was scheduled to go to trial in Philadelphia.</p>
<p data-start="85" data-end="648">The case was set to be the first bellwether trial in the Philadelphia Paraquat Products Litigation and was resolved on the eve of jury selection. The settlement terms were not disclosed. According to the court, while this individual case has resolved, the broader paraquat mass tort remains active, with additional trials still on the calendar for April and later this year.</p>
<p data-start="650" data-end="706">Again&#8230;Syngenta and Chevron do not want one of these cases to go to a jury. Not in Philadelphia. Not anywhere. The defense posture has been consistent from day one: fight aggressively in motion practice and discovery. But they know the score and they do not want a jury trial with real evidence and real witnesses.</p>
<p data-start="1026" data-end="1432">The settlement is confidential, but you do not settle the first bellwether case on the courthouse steps unless you are paying a premium. Giving up the chance to put this case in front of a Philadelphia jury does not come cheap.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Snow Pushes Back Paraquat Trial</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>January 26, 2026</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Snow canceled the start trial set to start today.  We do not have a new date assigned yet. </span></p>
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<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>MDL Case Count Decreasing as Cases Settle</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>December 9, 2025</b></span></p>
<p>The number of pending cases in the Paraquat class action MDL decreased by 499 during the month of November. The number of pending cases will likely continue to decrease as more plaintiffs accept settlements.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>MDL Case Count Update</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>November 3, 2025</b></span></p>
<p>With the stay extended through January, no new cases have been added to the Paraquat MDL over the last month. 3 cases were dismissed, however, bringing the total number of pending cases down to 6,442.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Stay Extended to&#8230; January</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>October 2, 2025</b></span></p>
<p>The MDL judge has extended the stay in the MDL, hoping a settlement agreement is reached.  The stay for case-specific discovery will now run through January 5, 2026, to allow the settlement process to continue.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Latest MDL Case Count</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>October 1, 2025</b></span></p>
<p>There are now 6,445 lawsuits in the MDL.</p>
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<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>September 24, 2025</b></span></p>
<p>The hold on advancing these cases ends on Friday, after which case-specific discovery should proceed unless there is a settlement (or the judge extends it further). The hold on discovery began in May.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>MDL Case Count </strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>September 10, 2025</b></span></p>
<p>A <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/opinion/parkinsons-pesticides-chemicals.html">New York Times article</a> today focuses on the growing evidence that Paraquat exposure is fueling America’s Parkinson’s crisis.</p>
<p>The article drew on newly uncovered company records showing that manufacturers knew decades ago the herbicide harmed the nervous system, yet continued to market it aggressively while downplaying risks. Scientists now call Parkinson’s a man-made epidemic, driven in large part by pesticides like Paraquat, and note that regulators in Europe, China, and dozens of other countries have banned the chemical.</p>
<p>The Times piece reinforces what lawsuits have been saying all along: Paraquat is dangerous, and the companies that profited from it should pay for the consequences.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>What Is the Latest on the Paraquat MDL Settlement? </strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>August 12, 2025</b></span></p>
<p data-start="223" data-end="760">Judge Nancy Rosenstengel has extended the stay on all case-specific deadlines in the Paraquat MDL until September 26, 2025, keeping three bellwether cases in limbo. This is the third such pause since April, when the parties announced a settlement in principle to resolve thousands of Parkinson’s disease claims against Syngenta and Chevron.</p>
<p data-start="223" data-end="760">While much of the agreement’s framework is in place, progress has slowed as some plaintiff firms raise objections or resist certain terms, leaving the deal short of full sign-off.</p>
<p data-start="1209" data-end="1612">If the settlement is not finalized by late September, case-specific discovery will restart, with the first bellwether trial still nominally set for October 14, 2025, and a second for April 6, 2026. It probably will not come to this.  The deal should get worked out.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px">Why Weeding Out Weak Paraquat Lawsuits Benefits You</h3>
<p><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>August 8, 2025</b></span></p>
<p data-start="129" data-end="628">There is a lot of talk in the Paraquat MDL on the cases that are getting dismissed.  Some members of the defense bar, and even a few on the plaintiffs’ side, have pointed to this as a criticism of the filing practices of certain firms.</p>
<p data-start="129" data-end="628">But the reality is the strength of the underlying Parkinson’s disease claims is not in question. The MDL is operating as intended, identifying and removing cases that do not meet the necessary evidentiary standard.</p>
<p data-start="630" data-end="1056">Judge Rosenstengel has been consistently dismissing or setting aside claims that never should have been filed, allowing the litigation to focus on real cases.  As we have been saying, this is good for plaintiffs who have real and viable claims. For legitimate Paraquat plaintiffs, the narrowing of the MDL is not a setback but an essential step toward a more successful resolution.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Pennsylvania Paraquat Docket Rises to Over 1,100</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>July 28, 2025</b></span></p>
<p>As the MDL seems headed for a wobbly path to a settlement, the Pennsylvania Paraquat litigation has grown to over 1,100 lawsuits.</p>
<p>For Paraquat victims looking to file a claim, one of the most important things to understand is that you do not need to live in Pennsylvania (or have been exposed to Paraquat there), to be part of this growing docket. Pennsylvania law currently allows individuals from outside the state to bring their lawsuits in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, even if their exposure happened elsewhere.</p>
<p>This is not a loophole. It is a legal strategy that many Paraquat lawyers are using to avoid the delays and uncertainty of the federal MDL. The Philadelphia court has experience handling complex mass torts and is moving quickly, with a dedicated judge and an established framework for resolving these cases. That combination of speed, structure, and judicial experience has made it a smart venue for many out-of-state plaintiffs who want their claims to move forward without being lost in a federal backlog.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Effort to Kick Cases Out of Philadelphia </strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>July 17, 2025</b></span></p>
<p data-start="0" data-end="323">Philadelphia Paraquat lawsuits continue to move forward. A Philadelphia state court judge rejected a push by Syngenta and Chevron to remove cases from the city’s paraquat mass tort docket.</p>
<p data-start="0" data-end="323">The companies argued that these plaintiffs, who reside outside Pennsylvania, should refile their claims elsewhere. The motion comically questioned the court&#8217;s ability to manage such comprehensive litigation. The court shot down the motion.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Make America Healthy Again Disappoints on Paraquat</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><span style="color: #ff4500"><b>May 22, 2025</b></span></p>
<p>Ridiculously, Paraquat was not named in the Make America Healthy Again report on pesticides, even though RFK, Jr. has been all over the Paraquat issue.</p>
<p>The lobbyists at Chevron and Syngenta deserve a raise.</p>
<h3 style="color: #1e90ff;font-size: 22px;margin-bottom: 10px"><strong>Heading Toward Settlement in the MDL</strong></h3>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><strong style="color: #ff4500">April 15, 2025</strong></p>
<p data-start="82" data-end="523">On April 14, 2025, the lawyers filed a joint motion requesting that the Seventh Circuit hold their appeal in abeyance. The parties informed the Court that they had entered into a signed settlement framework that could resolve this case and many others in the MDL.</p>
<p data-start="525" data-end="756">Because this potential resolution could eliminate the need for appellate review, the parties believe a stay would promote judicial economy.   Judge Rosenstengel has no objection to the request.</p>
<p data-start="758" data-end="943">They propose filing a joint status report 60 days after the Court issues its stay order. Depending on the progress, they will later either dismiss the appeal or resume proceedings.</p>
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<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><strong style="color: #ff4500">December 3, 2024:</strong> If Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)—and it looks likely with the bigger fights coming with other nominees— his long-standing advocacy against toxic chemical exposure, including Paraquat, will likely have a significant impact on lawsuits linking paraquat to Parkinson&#8217;s disease. More specifically, it might drive Paraquat settlements sooner and higher.</p>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6">Let&#8217;s give credit where credit is due: he has been right on Paraquat from the beginning.</p>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6">His leadership will almost certainly encourage federal agencies like the FDA, EPA, and CDC to more rigorously examine the health risks associated with Paraquat and potentially reconsider regulatory policies surrounding its use. Additionally, Kennedy&#8217;s stance could indirectly bolster plaintiffs in Paraquat lawsuits by amplifying public awareness and validating claims of negligence by manufacturers.</p>
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<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><strong style="color: #ff4500">April 17, 2024:</strong> There is really bad news today. The MDL judge dismissed the four bellwether lawsuits after excluding the testimony of the plaintiff&#8217;s key expert on general causation, Dr. Martin Wells.</p>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6">This decision renders those four cases moot because, without this testimony, plaintiffs could not establish the necessary causal link for their claims. The court also granted a summary judgment for the defendants, concluding that the plaintiffs&#8217; claims were untenable without the expert&#8217;s testimony.</p>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6">So now what? This litigation is not over. But plaintiffs&#8217; lawyers need to develop more experts. The court plans to quickly proceed by selecting a new group of cases for trial. The judge has directed the parties to choose 16 new cases for limited fact discovery by a specified deadline.</p>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6">Each party has a specific allocation for case selection: plaintiffs will choose eight cases, while Chevron and Syngenta will select four each. The selected cases must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being filed on or before the date of the judge&#8217;s order and not having a materially deficient Plaintiff Assessment Questionnaire.</p>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6">After the selections are submitted, the court will issue a Case Management Order outlining a discovery schedule and setting trial dates.</p>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6">This is a depressing development for those four plaintiffs. Their only option is to appeal the judge&#8217;s decision. But the litigation will go on, and plaintiffs&#8217; attorneys will develop better experts to support what we still believe is incredibly strong science linking Paraquat and Parkinson&#8217;s disease.</p>
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<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><strong style="color: #ff4500">March 22, 2024:</strong> In 2017, Syngenta faced lawsuits in state court from victims diagnosed with Parkinson&#8217;s disease. The litigation was very under the radar. Syngeneta was trying to avoid precisely what happened and quietly settled these lawsuits confidentially. We now know those settlements totaled $187.5 million.</p>
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<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6"><strong style="color: #ff4500">March 7, 2024:</strong> A <a style="color: #1e90ff" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38309714/#full-view-affiliation-1">new Paraquat study</a> supports the premise of this litigation: Paraquat exposure can cause Parkinson&#8217;s disease. The study found that those with Parkinson&#8217;s disease lived and worked closer to areas where Paraquat was used compared to those without Parkinson&#8217;s. Working near Paraquat every year significantly increased the risk of developing PD.</p>
<p style="color: #333;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6">So-called &#8220;drifter&#8221; cases of people living near areas with heavy Paraquat use are the red-headed stepchild of this litigation. But the study shows that similar results were found for those living near Paraquat.</p>
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<p>As we delve deeper into 2026, a palpable sense of anticipation surrounds the Paraquat litigation. After years of legal battles, expert testimonies, and mounting evidence linking this herbicide to Parkinson’s disease, we are now on the cusp of a defining moment.</p>
<p>The very first Paraquat trial is scheduled for June in Philadelphia, and the stakes could not have been higher.  So a fair settlement offer was made and the case was settled.</p>
<p>Chevron and Syngenta, the corporate giants at the heart of this controversy, face an intense and growing wave of pressure. The trial dates are not going away. With a jury trial looming, the risks are monumental. Juries tend to favor individuals over corporations in cases like these, particularly when the evidence paints a disturbing picture of corporate negligence and public harm. The unpredictability of a courtroom battle—where a single verdict could set a precedent and spark a flood of additional claims—is a nightmare scenario for these companies.</p>
<p>The billion-dollar question now is whether Chevron and Syngenta will attempt to contain the damage by settling just this one case or will take a broader approach and negotiate a global settlement that resolves the bulk of these lawsuits in one fell swoop. Our firm expectation—and sincere hope—is the latter. These companies have every reason to want to put this litigation behind them, and quickly.</p>
<p>Adding even more urgency to the situation is the shifting political climate. With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. set to take over HHA, the conversation around toxic chemicals and corporate accountability is set to reach new heights. RFK Jr. has built his career on environmental advocacy, and his presence in the White House ensures that Paraquat and the broader issue of pesticide safety will be under an even more intense scrutiny (we hope, anyway). If this case proceeds to trial and results in a massive verdict against Chevron and Syngenta, it could ignite real change in how pesticides are regulated in this country.</p>
<p>Below are frequently asked questions about the Paraquat litigation:</p>
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<div style="padding: 18px;font-size: 17px;line-height: 1.7">There was a tentative settlement in the MDL last year in 2025.  A year later, we are waiting for this deal to be finalized. We are also waiting to see if the state court claims are resolved.</div>
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<div style="padding: 18px;font-size: 17px;line-height: 1.7">The timeframe for a Paraquat lawsuit settlement is unlikely to be very case-specific. Unless you just brought a claim, you will likely be eligible if you have a viable claim when there is a global settlement. Once a global settlement is reached, it will take several months to over a year for claimants to receive their Paraquat settlement check.  One of the bottlenecks is assigning payouts to individual victims through a points system (which we discuss more below).</div>
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<div style="padding: 18px;font-size: 17px;line-height: 1.7">A settlement is pending in the MDL. The parties are scheduled to report to the judge indicating whether an agreement has been reached. That deal is still not finalized. Meanwhile, state court claims are still progressing, with the first Paraquat lawsuit set to take place in Philadelphia this fall.</div>
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<div style="padding: 18px;font-size: 17px;line-height: 1.7">While only one settlement has been officially announced, estimates suggest that settlements could range from $100,000 to over $1,500,000 per plaintiff, depending on the severity of their illness and supporting medical evidence. We flesh out the nuances of this <a href="#settlement">more fully below</a>.</div>
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<div style="padding: 18px;font-size: 17px;line-height: 1.7">You may qualify to file a Paraquat Parkinson’s lawsuit if:</div>
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<li style="font-size: 17px;line-height: 1.7">You were exposed to Paraquat through farming, landscaping, or living near agricultural areas.</li>
<li style="font-size: 17px;line-height: 1.7">You have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or a related neurological disorder.</li>
<li style="font-size: 17px;line-height: 1.7">You can provide evidence of exposure, such as employment records or medical history.</li>
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<div style="padding: 18px;font-size: 17px;line-height: 1.7">This page provides the latest Paraquat lawsuit updates at the top.  We are committed to keeping you informed about the current status of this litigation.</div>
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<h2>Paraquat Lawsuit</h2>
<p>Hundreds of farmworkers and people who worked near oil tanks and railroads have filed lawsuits alleging that occupational exposure to the industrial herbicide paraquat (grameoxone) caused or contributed to the plaintiff&#8217;s development of Parkinson&#8217;s disease.</p>
<p>There are now nearly 6,000 <a href="https://www.millerandzois.com/paraquat.html">Paraquat lawsuits</a> in the MDL, and many more are being filed in state court (see the <a href="#june13">June 13, 2024 update</a> above).  A Parkinson&#8217;s disease class action MDL has already been established to accommodate them. In this post, we will look at how much a Paraquat lawsuit might end up being worth by comparing it to settlements in prior mass product cases involving similar claims and in <a href="#verdict">prior tort lawsuits</a> in which the plaintiff developed Parkinson’s.</p>
<h3><strong>About the Paraquat Lawsuits</strong></h3>
<p>Paraquat is an industrial-strength herbicide that has been around since the 1960s. It is used to control weeds and grasses in agricultural areas. It is also used as a defoliant, removing leaves from trees and plants.  Some farmers will use Paraquat as a desiccant, too, to keep the crops dry and stable.  Chevron started selling Paraquat in the U.S. in 1964.</p>
<p>This chemical is highly toxic.  A teaspoon will kill you. This has led most European countries to ban it outright. In the United States, however, Paraquat is not banned and is widely utilized by large commercial farmers.</p>
<p>Evidence has emerged that prolonged Paraquat exposure can lead to early-onset Parkinson’s disease. Studies have found that agricultural workers who are exposed to Paraquat over long periods have a significantly higher rate of developing Parkinson’s disease. People who live near farms where Paraquat is applied also showed increased rates of Parkinson’s disease.</p>
<p>Paraquat is manufactured by Syngenta, a Swiss agrochemical company. There is evidence indicating that Syngenta was aware of the causal link between paraquat and Parkinson’s for years but deliberately concealed it. Now farm workers exposed to Paraquat and subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s are filing product liability lawsuits against Syngenta and its U.S. distributors.</p>
<p>Thousands of Paraquat Parkinson’s lawsuits have been filed, and a Paraquat MDL (Paraquat Prod. Liab. Lit., MDL 3004) was created in the Southern District of Illinois for consolidated handling of the Paraquat claims. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60836892">New calls</a> to ban Paraquat in the UK over Parkinson&#8217;s disease risk</p>
<h3><strong>Paraquat Litigation Should Result in a “Global Settlement”</strong></h3>
<p data-start="384" data-end="825">The Paraquat Parkinson’s disease lawsuits are now deep into the multidistrict litigation process, and the likely endgame is becoming clearer. With all federal claims consolidated before a single judge, the MDL has already gone through years of coordinated discovery focused on the scientific evidence linking Paraquat exposure to Parkinson’s disease. New cases continue to be added, ensuring that thousands of claims move forward together.</p>
<p data-start="827" data-end="1210">The next major step is the bellwether trial phase, where a small group of representative lawsuits will be tried to juries. These bellwether verdicts will provide the clearest signal yet of how juries view the evidence against Syngenta and the other defendants. If plaintiffs secure strong verdicts, it will create enormous pressure on the companies to resolve the remaining claims. Our guess has always been that before there is ever a single trial, there will be a global settlement in both the MDL and every increasing state court docket.  A trial in January 2026 will test this hypothesis.</p>
<p data-start="1212" data-end="1677">In mass tort litigation, this is the point where global settlement negotiations typically begin. A global settlement is not a single lump sum but a structured agreement that provides compensation to all eligible victims, with amounts scaled by factors such as severity of injury, age, and strength of the evidence in each case. Given the scientific record that has been built and the scale of exposure, Paraquat litigation appears headed firmly in that direction.</p>
<h2>Key Variables for a Paraquat Lawsuit Settlement</h2>
<p>The battlefield in the Paraquat Parkinson&#8217;s disease lawsuits is over how much the settlement compensation payouts should be.  Syngenta, Chevron, and other co-defendants are fighting to pay the smallest settlement amounts possible.<a id="settlement"></a></p>
<p>The individual Paraquat settlement amounts will depend on several things, including:</p>
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<li>how strong the scientific causation evidence is for the plaintiffs between Paraquat exposure and Parkinson&#8217;s disease, and</li>
<li>the results of the initial bellwether trials.</li>
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<h3><strong>Estimated Paraquat Lawsuit Settlement Payout Amount</strong></h3>
<p>Despite all these variables that will impact the eventual payout value on Paraquat cases, our lawyers can estimate &#8211; or at least try to estimate &#8211;  reasonable individual Parkinson&#8217;s disease settlement payouts. Our lawyers do this by looking at settlement payouts in prior mass torts and an assessment of the likelihood a jury would find the Paraquat defendants responsible.  Our attorneys also look at the settlement compensation for Parkinson’s disease in tort cases generally.</p>
<p>Based on these points of comparison, our Paraquat lawyers think that the likely settlement payout on Paraquat claims will be as follows:</p>
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<p>Remember, we are talking about expected Paraquat settlement amounts, not trial value.  The average successful verdict in an individual Paraquat lawsuit would likely be more than $10 million, with the possibility of much more in punitive damages.   Does that sound too high?</p>
<p>Remember, the average successful verdict in the Roundup lawsuits was well over $500 million.  In the 3M earplug lawsuit, where the claim involves a hearing-related injury, the average individual jury payout exceeds $10 million.   Parkinson&#8217;s disease is a far more serious injury.  So an average jury compensation payout estimated at $10 million might be on the low side.</p>
<p>What do we expect the average Paraquat settlement will be?  We think the average settlement will be in the $600,000 to $900,000 range.  The MDL may be less.  Where our attorneys think it will fall within that range depends in large measure on what the floor cutoff is in terms of viability.  The defendants may seek a settlement that covers all plaintiffs, or they may settle only the strongest cases.  Our best guess is that it will be the latter, which will decrease the average payout.</p>
<p>Looking back at this in 2026&#8230;we think victims will see more significant Paraquat settlements than we predict here, although the average in the MDL will be brought down by a lot of &#8220;iffy&#8221; cases.  There should be many cases that break the million-dollar settlement barrier.</p>
<p>So these projections are more for state court cases than the MDL. The worst-kept Paraquat settlement secret is that the cases in state court, especially Pennsylvania, will have higher average per-person settlement amounts than Paraquat lawsuits filed in the MDL.</p>
<h3><strong>Settlement Amounts in Lawsuits Involving Parkinson’s Disease</strong></h3>
<p>Our other comparative point for valuing the paraquat cases is the settlement value of other tort cases in which Parkinson’s disease was the plaintiff’s primary injury.</p>
<p>Parkinson&#8217;s is difficult to value because it is not a common injury in personal injury claims.  Camp Lejeune Parkinson&#8217;s disease lawsuits are now also being filed But there are only two settlement amounts (average settlement: $$325,000) so far in that litigation.</p>
<p>So, the next question is: is there a stand-in injury for Parkinson’s disease that we can use as a settlement marker in tort cases, since it is an uncommon injury?  Tardive dyskinesia is similar enough that settlement amounts in those lawsuits might give us a lens to Parkinson&#8217;s disease settlement amounts.  Our lawyers have had some experience in those cases.  So let&#8217;s look at settlement amounts and jury payouts for <a href="https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1151826-overview">tardive dyskinesia</a> because it is a similar injury to Parkinson’s disease.</p>
<ul>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Watters v Qin</strong></span><strong> (Arizona 2024) $335,669 Verdict: </strong>The defendant allegedly was stalking the plaintiff (a justice of the peace). The defendant slashed the plaintiff&#8217;s tires, drove by her house and shouted threats 2 or 3 times per day, trespassed on her property, and engaged in other types of harassment. The plaintiff alleged that the stress of this harassment exacerbated her pre-existing Parkinson&#8217;s disease. This gives us an idea of how a jury values &#8220;Parkinson&#8217;s symptoms aggravation.&#8221;</li>
<li><strong><u>Axe v Spring Meadows</u> (Pennsylvania 2018) $215,000 Settlement: </strong>The plaintiff was 73 years old and alleged that he developed tardive dyskinesia from medications given to him by a nursing home. Why was the settlement payout so low? I don&#8217;t know.</li>
<li><strong><u>Plaintiff v Defendant</u></strong> <strong>(New York 2017) $1,400,000 Settlement: </strong>Plaintiff (mid-30s) develops tardive dyskinesia from antipsychotic medication used to treat her bipolar disorder and sues the doctor who prescribed it.</li>
<li><strong><u>Soref v Agresti</u> (Florida 2017) $569,000 Verdict: </strong>A female in her mid-20s with a history of drug abuse claims bipolar drugs cause her to develop tardive dyskinesia.</li>
<li><strong><u>Tamaraz v Lincoln Electric</u> (Ohio 2007) $20,500,000 Verdict: </strong>This is a rare jury payout involving a Parkinson&#8217;s disease case. The plaintiff filed a welding rod product liability lawsuit alleging he developed Parkinson’s disease from exposure to manganese in welding rods. A jury awarded $17.5 million to him and another $3 million to his wife.  This verdict highlights the substantial potential compensation payouts a jury may award in a Parkinson&#8217;s disease case. This is the outcome the defendant really fears.</li>
</ul>
<p>These cases (particularly the welding rod case) are suggestive of the type of verdict we might expect to see in Paraquat bellwether trials. These compensation awards support the settlement payout valuation estimates above.</p>
<h3><strong>Paraquat Lawsuits Can be Filed Decades After the Plaintiff’s Exposure</strong></h3>
<p>If you were recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease that may be related to Paraquat,  you can still file a Paraquat lawsuit today, even if your exposure to Paraquat occurred years or even decades ago. All states have a statute of limitations that imposes a deadline for filing a civil tort action for things such as product liability. The applicable statute of limitations period for a tort claim ranges from 1 to 7 years, depending on the state.</p>
<p>The applicable SOL period does not begin to run, however, until the plaintiff either knew or had reason to know that they had a claim. For a paraquat lawsuit, this means that the SOL period would not begin to run until the plaintiff knew or “should have known” that they had Parkinson’s disease and that it might have been caused by exposure to paraquat.</p>
<p>The connection between paraquat exposure and Parkinson’s disease is something that a reasonable person would not be expected to know. This is particularly true because the companies that made and sold paraquat deliberately failed to warn about the link between paraquat and Parkinson’s. Most of the plaintiffs in the Paraquat and Parkinson&#8217;s disease litigation are bringing their claims based on exposure that occurred a very long time ago.</p>
<h3><strong>Link Between Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease</strong></h3>
<p>Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the brain that affects primarily the motor system, the part of the central nervous system that controls movement.</p>
<p>The characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are its “primary” motor symptoms: resting tremor; bradykinesia (slowness in voluntary movement and reflexes); rigidity; and postural instability. There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease. Existing treatments do not slow or stop their progression; such treatments are capable only of temporarily and partially relieving the motor symptoms. These treatments also have unwelcome side effects the longer they are used.</p>
<p>Paraquat is a toxic chemical that is a highly effective plant killer. Unfortunately, the same properties that make paraquat toxic to plant cells also make it highly damaging to human nerve cells and create a substantial risk to anyone who uses it.</p>
<p>Oxidative stress is a major factor in—if not the precipitating cause of—the degeneration and death of dopaminergic neurons, which is the primary pathophysiological cause of Parkinson’s disease. Paraquat is designed to injure and kill plants by creating oxidative stress, which causes or contributes to the degeneration and death of plant cells. Similarly, Paraquat injures and kills animals by creating oxidative stress, which causes the degeneration and death of animal cells.</p>
<p>The causal link between Paraquat and Parkinson’s disease is well established.  Hundreds of animal studies involving various routes of exposure have found that paraquat creates oxidative stress that results in pathophysiology consistent with that seen in human Parkinson’s disease.</p>
<p>Many epidemiological studies have also found an association between Paraquat exposure and Parkinson’s disease, including multiple studies finding a two-to-five-fold or greater increase in the risk of Parkinson’s disease in populations with occupational exposure to paraquat compared to populations without such exposure.</p>
<p>You do not have to work on a farm to have a viable Paraquat lawsuit. Researchers in <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19270050/">an article</a> in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that exposure to Paraquat or <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891584920316415#!">Maneb</a> within 1600 feet of your home causes a 75% increase in the risk of getting Parkinson&#8217;s disease.</p>
<p>Here are the key articles on Paraquat exposure and Parkinson&#8217;s disease with a summary of the findings:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23713084/">Pezzoli, G., &amp; Cereda, E.</a> (2013). Exposure to pesticides or solvents and risk of Parkinson&#8217;s disease. Neurology, 80(22), 2035–2041. This study examined environmental exposures and Parkinson’s disease risk, including pesticides such as Paraquat. The researchers found that pesticide exposure was associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s, particularly when combined with genetic susceptibility. The study supports the role of gene–environment interactions in Parkinson’s disease.</li>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20094060/">Berry, C., La Vecchia, C., &amp; Nicotera, P.</a> (2010). Paraquat and Parkinson&#8217;s disease. Cell Death &amp; Differentiation, 17(7), 1115-1125. This study looked at the’ role of pesticides in causing Parkinson’s disease. The researchers report that acute chemical exposure was “sufficient” to cause Parkinson’s.</li>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19270050/">Costello, S., et al.</a> (2009). Parkinson&#8217;s disease and residential exposure to maneb and paraquat from agricultural applications in the central valley of California. American journal of epidemiology, 169(8), 919-926.  This study examined whether living near pesticide-using farms was associated with Parkinson’s. The researchers found that living within 500 feet of farms that used Paraquat and maneb increased one’s Parkinson’s risk by 75 percent. They also found that people younger than 60 were at significantly higher risk. The researchers concluded that their findings show that exposure to paraquat and maneb, whether alone or combined, significantly increased the Parkinson’s.</li>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12941575/">Di Monte, D.A.</a> (2003). The environment and Parkinson&#8217;s disease: Is the nigrostriatal system preferentially targeted by neurotoxins? The Lancet Neurology, 2(9), 531-538. This report concluded that a multidisciplinary approach to Parkinson’s etiology would help determine whether environmental exposure may cause the disease.</li>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15642854/">Firestone, J. A., et al.</a> (2005). Pesticides and Risk of Parkinson&#8217;s Disease: A Population-Based Case-Control Study. Archives of Neurology, 62(1), 91-95.  This study looked at whether pesticides were associated with Parkinson’s. The researchers interviewed 250 Parkinson’s patients and 388 non-Parkinson’s patients. They assessed their self-reported pesticide exposures. The researchers also categorized the patients by occupation. They found that pesticide workers were more likely to develop Parkinson’s compared to crop, animal, and dairy farmers. The researchers concluded their findings were consistent with other studies that found an association between pesticides and Parkinson’s.</li>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22024235/">Mandel, J. S., Adami, H. O., &amp; Cole, P.</a> (2012). Paraquat and Parkinson’s disease: an overview of the epidemiology and a review of two recent studies. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 62(2), 385-392. The report evaluated two studies that evaluated the association of pesticide exposure with Parkinson’s. The researchers found that the studies created inadequate designs that examined very few exposed patients. They also reported that their results were inconsistent. The researchers concluded that these two studies fail to prove an association between pesticides and Parkinson’s. They also concluded that more rigorous studies were needed for confirmation.</li>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12127150/">McCormack, A. L., et al.</a> (2002). Environmental risk factors and Parkinson&#8217;s disease: selective degeneration of nigral dopaminergic neurons caused by the herbicide paraquat. Neurobiology of Disease, 10(2), 119-127.  This study looked at whether Paraquat exposure caused Parkinson’s disease symptoms in mice. The researchers injected mice with the herbicide. They found that this caused dopaminergic neuron death, a Parkinson’s disease symptom. The researchers concluded that the findings show that Paraquat neurotoxicity caused a prominent physiological response to Parkinson’s.</li>
<li><a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/192803">Stephenson, J.</a> (2000). Exposure to home pesticides linked to Parkinson&#8217;s disease. JAMA, 283(23), 3055-3056. This article reported on the association between home or garden exposures to pesticides and Parkinson’s.</li>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29688812/">Stykel, M.G., et al.</a> (2018). Nitration of microtubules blocks axonal mitochondrial transport in a human pluripotent stem cell model of Parkinson&#8217;s disease. The FASEB Journal, 32(10), 5350-5364. This study looked at mechanisms showing that pesticide exposure disrupted cells in a manner that mimicked Parkinson&#8217;s-associated mutations. The researchers concluded that their results were the first to demonstrate a gene that triggered mitochondrial transport deficits during pesticide exposure.  Here is the <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180523133158.htm">money quote</a> from one of the authors: &#8220;People exposed to these chemicals are at about a 250-percent higher risk of developing Parkinson&#8217;s disease than the rest of the population.&#8221;  So most people who have Parkinson&#8217;s disease from Paraquat would not have had Parkinson&#8217;s disease without Paraquat exposure.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3114824/">Tanner, C. M., et al.</a> (2011). Rotenone, Paraquat, and Parkinson’s disease. Environmental health perspectives, 119(6), 866-872. This study examined whether pesticides that caused oxidative stress or mitochondrial dysfunction were associated with Parkinson’s in humans. The researchers found that paraquat and rotenone were associated with Parkinson’s.</li>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12428725/">Uversky, V.N., et al.</a> (2002). Synergistic effects of pesticides and metals on the fibrillation of α-synuclein: implications for Parkinson’s disease. Neurotoxicology, 23(4-5), 527-536. This study looked at a novel model that determined environmental factors and genetic susceptibility that formed the underlying molecular basis of idiopathic Parkinson’s. The researchers found that some pesticides and metals caused conformational alpha-synuclein changes and accelerated the alpha-synuclein fibrils rate.</li>
<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31476981/">Vaccari, C., et al.</a> (2019). Paraquat and Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B, 22(5-6), 172-202. This systematic review looked at literature and meta-analysis involving paraquat’s exposure to Parkinson’s. The researchers found that the current data suggest a positive association between Paraquat exposure and Parkinson’s. However, they concluded that the evidence was insufficient to indicate a causal association. The researchers reported that better-designed studies were needed.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Getting a Paraquat Lawyer</h2>
<p>If you have a potential Paraquat Parkinson&#8217;s disease lawsuit, let&#8217;s talk about your claim and your options.  Call our toxic exposure lawyers at <strong>800-553-8082</strong> or get a <strong><a href="https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/contact-us">free online consultation</a>.</strong></p>
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