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The herbicide, Paraquat, continues to be at the center of a national lawsuit alleging that long-term exposure can lead to Parkinson’s disease. The plaintiffs claim that the manufacturers of Paraquat failed to adequately warn consumers of the long-term risks.
Latest Updates of the MDL
The cases against the manufacturers have been consolidated into a Multidistrict Litigation, MDL 3004, in the Southern District of Illinois. There are currently over 5,000 pending cases in the MDL. The court has selected several bellwether cases to move forward to trial, with Phase I of the first trial scheduled to begin October 14, 2025, and Phase II on April 6, 2026. Recent reports indicate that parties in the litigation have reached a preliminary letter agreement aimed at settling “many” of the claims in the MDL, although no final settlement has yet been disclosed.
In July 2025, Senator Cory Booker introduced the Pesticide Injury Accountability Act, which would allow victims of Paraquat exposure to sue manufacturers in federal court even if state laws block such claims. If passed, it could remove key legal protections for pesticide makers and expand access to justice for affected individuals. The bill’s future in Congress remains uncertain but marks an important development for pesticide injury lawsuits.
Signature Injury
The Paraquat lawsuits focus on the development of Parkinson’s disease and related progressive neurological disorders after long-term or frequent exposure to this herbicide.
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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after Paraquat exposure, contact the Michael Brady Lynch Firm at 888-585-5970 today to discuss your legal options.
Date: August 13, 2025
Attorney and Editor-in-Chief: Brandon Salter