Paraquat · Parkinson's disease
A herbicide banned in dozens of countries. Still sprayed on American farms.
Paraquat is a restricted-use herbicide that licensed applicators, farm workers, and people living or working near treated fields allege caused their Parkinson's disease. The chemical is banned in the European Union, China, and elsewhere; U.S. claims are consolidated in federal court in Illinois.
Check my eligibilityWho qualifies
The questions we ask on the first call.
Eligibility criteria are set by the courts and settlement programs overseeing each litigation and change over time. These are the general markers.
Exposure to paraquat — mixing, loading, or applying it as a licensed applicator or farm worker, or living or working near regularly treated fields
A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, or Parkinson's-like symptoms under evaluation
Exposure typically over a sustained period before diagnosis
Claims may be brought by the estate of a person who has died
Exposure history
How the litigation got here.
1960s
Paraquat enters wide agricultural use in the U.S. as a fast-acting weedkiller.
2007–2011
Peer-reviewed studies, including NIH-funded research, report substantially higher Parkinson's rates among people exposed to paraquat.
2021
Federal cases are consolidated in MDL 3004 (Southern District of Illinois).
2022–present
Thousands of claims are filed; the EPA continues to allow restricted use while litigation and regulatory review continue.
Paraquat eligibility review
Five questions. One honest answer.
Tell us your diagnosis and how you were exposed. Omar reviews every intake personally and will tell you plainly whether a claim exists — including when the answer is no.
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This page summarizes publicly reported litigation history and general eligibility markers for informational purposes. It is not legal advice, does not describe the facts of any individual case, and is not a guarantee that any person qualifies or that any recovery is likely.