Paraquat Parkinson's Disease MDL

In litigation Mass-tort payouts ($50k+) mass_tort · pharma

Paraquat herbicide Parkinson's disease MDL - bellwethers underway

Eligibility hint

Worked with or near paraquat herbicide (e.g. as a farmer, applicator, or nearby resident) and were later diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Estimated payout range

$100,000 – $2,000,000

Current score

0.80 / 1.00

Official source

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Paraquat, an agricultural herbicide manufactured by Syngenta and Chevron (formerly Chevron Chemical), has been alleged to cause Parkinson's disease through occupational exposure. MDL No. 3004 in the Southern District of Illinois consolidates roughly 5,000 cases. Farmworkers, applicators, and people who lived near agricultural areas are the typical plaintiffs.

Recent signals

US Judge Orders Plaintiffs' Lawyer to Disclose 'Financial Interests' in Paraquat Lawsuits - Law.com google_news · 2026-10-16
CL filing: Hoopes v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-10-15
Attachment 39 - GAO 2014 FDA and USDA Should Strengthen Pesticide Residue Monitoring regulations_gov · 2026-10-05
Attachment 43 - Griffin 2010-Herbicides-As-Harvest-Aids regulations_gov · 2026-10-05
Attachment 46 - Hongoeb et al. - 2025 - Herbicide-related health risks key mechanisms and a guide to mitigation strategies regulations_gov · 2026-10-05
Attachment 67 - Seattle Statement on Glyphosate and Public Health _ Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences regulations_gov · 2026-10-05
Paraquat Settlement Offers Rejected by Hundreds of Parkinson’s Disease Plaintiffs - AboutLawsuits.com google_news · 2026-10-03
Syngenta’s efforts to settle US herbicide litigation rejected by hundreds of plaintiffs - SWI swissinfo.ch google_news · 2026-10-01
CL filing: Greene v. Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-10-01
Federal Register. Final Rule. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1999. National Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Regulations: Analytical Methods for chemical and Microbiological Contaminants and Revisions to Laboratory Certification Requirements; Final Rule Wednesday, December 1, 1999, Volume regulations_gov · 2026-09-29

Brands: syngentachevrongrowmark
Products: paraquatgramoxoneherbicide

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Paraquat Parkinson's Disease MDL case?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Worked with or near paraquat herbicide (e.g. as a farmer, applicator, or nearby resident) and were later diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Eligibility criteria can change as the case develops.

How much could a Paraquat Parkinson's Disease MDL claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $100,000 to $2,000,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the Paraquat Parkinson's Disease MDL case?

In litigation. Paraquat, an agricultural herbicide manufactured by Syngenta and Chevron (formerly Chevron Chemical), has been alleged to cause Parkinson's disease through occupational exposure. MDL No. 3004 in the Southern District of Illinois consolidates roughly 5,000 cases. Farmworkers, applicators, and people who lived near agricultural areas are the typical plaintiffs.

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