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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after being exposed to the herbicide Paraquat, you may have a claim.
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What is Paraquat?
Paraquat dichloride (“Paraquat”) is a chemical agent most commonly used as an herbicide. Although it was first produced more than 130 years ago, its application as an herbicide did not become popularized until the mid-20th century. Paraquat is now used as an herbicide agent on a range of more than 100 different types of crops. Paraquat is most prevalently applied to corn and soybeans.
Paraquat is Toxic
According to the American Council on Science and Health, Paraquat’s relative toxicity of glyphosate, another popularly used herbicide known to be toxic, ranges from 33-250. A lethal dose for an average person is around 2.5 grams, and it is even more toxic when inhaled. Paraquat’s toxicity has made it a traditionally popular agent for suicide because it can kill a person with a single sip.
What are the dangers
of Paraquat exposure?
Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
In February 2011, the National Institute of Health (NIH) conducted a study – the Farming and Movement Evaluation (FAME) – exploring claims that exposure to the popular herbicide Paraquat could be linked to a greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Following the study’s release, Syngenta, a Swiss herbicide manufacturer, claimed on its website that data from the study showed that farmers who use Paraquat are less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than the general population. This claim was highly debated by the study’s authors, who attested that the data from the study showed that individuals were roughly two and a half times more likely to develop Parkinson’s after being exposed to Paraquat (or a similar herbicide – Rotenone).
About Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise
Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise (“Peiffer Wolf”) is a national law firm with offices in Missouri, Louisiana, California, New York, Texas, and Ohio. Peiffer Wolf is comprised of a sophisticated team of lawyers from around the country committed to one goal: representing farmers, applicators, and landowners who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease after being exposed to Paraquat. Although we are a national team of attorneys from around the country, our main office concerning Paraquat Lawsuits is located in St. Louis, MO. Peiffer Wolf has the size, experience, resources, leverage, and manpower to prosecute complex cases against major corporations nationwide.
We attribute our Firm’s success to the high caliber, sophistication, and professionalism of our lawyers. Our lawyers are accomplished attorneys and are widely respected for their legal work.
The Paraquat lawyers of Peiffer Wolf are fighting on behalf of all farmers, applicators, and landowners who were exposed to Paraquat and diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
About TorHoerman Law
At TorHoerman Law, we fight for the rights of those injured through no fault of their own. Whether that be someone exposed to a dangerous chemical like Paraquat, suffering from side effects of a medication or medical device, or experiencing the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another, TorHoerman Law is dedicated to assisting those in need.
Our firm is about people. That is our motto and that will always be our reality. At THL, we believe that if we continue to focus on the people that we represent and continue to be true to the people that we are, we will achieve the best justice.
In fact, the only way to take on large corporations and insurance companies is to stay true to the people. In the end, it will be people on a jury that make the decision for our clients. The truth is that these profit-motivated corporations fear real people making decisions about their misconduct.
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Paraquat Lawsuit Filed
There is currently a Paraquat lawsuit filed in St. Clair County, Illinois. The lawsuit, which was filed on Oct. 6, 2017, is filed on behalf of farmers and agricultural workers who were exposed to Paraquat and, as a result, developed Parkinson’s disease. The original defendants named in the Paraquat lawsuit were Syngenta and Growmark.
Plaintiffs in the Paraquat lawsuit claim that Syngenta and Growmark manufactured Paraquat, distributed it, and sold it as Gramoxone or by other names since 1964.
In an amended complaint, plaintiffs also named Chevron Chemical as a defendant, claiming that Chevron acted in concert with Syngenta and Growmark.
Plaintiffs argue that, before the recent studies linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease, they were completely unaware that the chemical posed any long-term health risks.
Can you Participate in the Paraquat Lawsuit?
If you have been exposed to Paraquat — or similar herbicide Rotenone — and subsequently developed Parkinson’s disease or signs of ongoing developing Parkinson’s, you may qualify to participate in the Paraquat lawsuit.
Contact Peiffer Wolf and TorHoerman Law today for a free, no-obligation Paraquat lawsuit consultation. Our experienced chemical exposure law team can help you assess your case and your best plan of action.
