Paraquat dichloride, commonly known as "paraquat," is a toxic herbicide used in the U.S. since 1964. Considered effective for weed eradication and grass control, paraquat sales have increased substantially as more crops have become resistant to other herbicides. But paraquat's health dangers significantly outweigh any agricultural benefits.

Recently, published scientific studies have shown a strong link between exposure to paraquat and a heightened risk of Parkinson's disease. Particularly at risk are farmers, other agricultural laborers, groundskeepers, and commercial landscapers/applicators.

If you or a loved one used paraquat and were subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, you may be entitled to participate in civil actions initiated in courts throughout the U.S. The damages these lawsuits seek include compensation for Parkinson's disease medications, care and treatment, other medical expenses, pain and suffering, and past and future wage loss.

Paraquat is Highly Toxic

Herbicides like Roundup have been connected to health risks, cancers, and various diseases in recent years. Paraquat, however, is considered "the deadliest pesticide on the market." If consumed, the toxin quickly disperses throughout the body, causing chemical reactions in the lungs, liver, kidneys, and elsewhere. In fact, just one sip is fatal 70 percent of the time.

Because of its risk of death, the form of paraquat marketed in the U.S. has a blue dye additive and a strong odor to keep it from being confused with a beverage.

Products Containing Paraquat

Paraquat is sold in the U.S. under several brand names, including:
• Paraquat Concentrate® (common)
• Gramoxone® (common)
• Ortho-Paraquat
• Blanco®
• Cyclone SL 2.0®
• Firestorm®
• Helmquat 3SL®
• Bonedry®
• Devour®
• Para-Shot 3.0®

Find out today if you qualify to participate in the paraquat exposure lawsuit. Contact the paraquat litigation team at Sommers Schwartz at (866) 430-5556. If you or a loved one has been exposed to paraquat and subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, you may be able to bring a claim against the paraquat manufacturers for their failure to warn against the dangers of their product. Contact us today!