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• Daubert Challenges For Paraquat Parkinson’s Lawsuits To Be Considered During Aug. 2023 Hearing

  May 4, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has scheduled hearings on challenges to expert testimony to be used in Paraquat Parkinson's lawsuit trials for August.

• Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis May Come Before Symptoms Appear With New Testing Technique: Study

  May 2, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers say a new study proves that Parkinson's disease can be detected long before neurological symptoms and severe damage begin.

• Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits Can Now Be Filed in Pennsylvania Using Court-Approved Short Form Complaint

  April 10, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The order approving Paraquat Parkinson's disease lawsuit short form complaints allows the litigation to move forward after being stalled by disputes over the forms.

• Paraquat Health Side Effects Hidden By Syngenta Since 1950s, Uncovered Documents Reveal

  March 1, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Newly-revealed internal documents reveal Syngenta suspected a connection between Paraquat and Parkinson's disease, and other health risks, for decades.

• Paraquat Sprayed on Family Farm Led to Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, Lawsuit Claims

  January 12, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Paraquat lawsuit claims a Kentucky man developed Parkinson's disease after exposure to the weed killer on his family farm.

• Parkinson’s Disease Cases Diagnosed Each Year Are 50% Higher Than Prior Estimates, With Increased Incidents in Certain Areas

  January 5, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds a higher rate of Parkinson's disease cases than previously reported, with 90,000 new cases diagnosed every year in the U.S.

• Paraquat Jury Trial Over Parkinson’s Risk Set To Begin Oct. 16, 2023 in Federal MDL

  December 16, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has scheduled the first Paraquat bellwether trial for October of 2023 after a number of delays.

• Sugar Cane Farmer Files Paraquat Lawsuit Over Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

  November 29, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A Paraquat lawsuit claims a man's Parkinson's disease diagnosis was due to exposure to the toxic herbicide, often while transporting sprayed and treated sugar cane.

• Paraquat MDL Judge Extends Deadlines In Parkinson’s Disease Cases Selected For Additional Discovery

  October 20, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has extended deposition deadlines for 20 Paraquat Parkinson's disease cases which could help parties conduct settlement negotiations.

• Lawsuit Blames Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis on Years of Mixing and Spraying Paraquat Weed Killer

  October 14, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A Los Angeles woman says she developed Parkinson's disease following years of mixing and spraying the weed killer.