Co-Lead Counsel in Paraquat MDL Urges Farmers to Watch "Danger in the Fields" and Learn the Realities of the Health Risks of Paraquat Use

"I cannot stress enough the importance of this story. As stated so passionately by one of the subjects in the story, it is important for the next generation of Paraquat users to be told about the risks associated with using this product. We are doing everything we can to use the civil justice system, through the multidistrict litigation process, to raise awareness and to hold Syngenta and Chevron accountable for their actions and omissions and, in doing so, protect future Paraquat users. As detailed in this story, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, through Earth Justice, also is working to raise awareness and protect future Paraquat users in the United States by challenging the EPA’s reregistration of this toxic product.  LPR is privileged to represent hundreds of individuals who developed Parkinson’s disease after using Paraquat, including a client who is one of four individuals selected for full trial workup and potential trial in 2024."  

As of November 16, there are 4,986 cases pending in the Paraquat multidistrict litigation (PARAQUAT PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION Case No. 3:21-md-3004-njr). The cases were centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. The MDL was assigned to Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel. 

LaRuby May, Of Counsel with LPR, also is involved in the leadership of the MDL as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee.

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