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Is Gramaxone Still Available for Sale in the United States?

Is Gramaxone Still Available for Sale in the United States?

Paraquat, popularly sold under the brand name Gramaxone, was first created in the 1960s and used for decades by farmers and farm workers to get rid of weeds and other unwanted plants on farms. Unfortunately, the weed killer is highly toxic if inhaled or ingested. Swallowing even a small amount of paraquat can cause death […]

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Roundup lawsuits

What Is the Current Status on the Paraquat Lawsuits?

Since 2017, victims of paraquat exposure have been filing paraquat lawsuits alleging that Chevron and Syngenta purposely failed to disclose that their herbicide (paraquat) increased the risk of Parkinson’s disease. With several studies linking the weed killer to the disease, the number of lawsuits has been increasing steadily. In June 2021, plaintiffs in approximately 16

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Does Roundup cause Parkinson's Disease?

A Legal Overview of the Recent Paraquat Lawsuit

Paraquat, one of the most popular herbicides in the United States and around the world, has been the focus of growing concern over its link to increased risk of adverse health effects, including Parkinson’s disease. Several studies a significantly higher risk for Parkinson’s disease in individuals  exposed to the weed killer.Those exposed for longer periods

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What Is Paraquat and What Do I Need to Know About It?

What Is Paraquat and What Do I Need to Know About It?

Paraquat dichloride, commonly referred to as paraquat, is a herbicide used to kill weeds on farms. Some people also use it for grass control. Exposure to the chemical is hazardous and can lead to severe organ damage and other health effects. Paraquat is one of the most commonly used weed killers in the United States,

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