Mass Torts

Paraquat is a highly toxic chemical substance used in different parts of the United States as a herbicide. Farmers and even homeowners have relied on the weed killer since the 1960s to eliminate stubborn weeds on their farms and compounds. However, exposure to the weed killer is associated with a wide range of health complications, […]

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

Most people have heard of whiplash, but very few understand it. Whiplash injury occurs mostly during a car crash which causes your head to whip back and forth swiftly. The problem lies in how your neck muscles react to this sudden movement. Your neck muscles and ligaments could stretch out and tear, and the bones

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

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

Roundup is one of the most prevalent chemical herbicides used on farms, lawns, and gardens in the United States. While the herbicide is effective in killing weeds, recent studies have linked the weed killer to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease and other health complications. The allegations have forced the federal government to tighten regulations