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Lawsuit Alleges Syngenta Fraudulently Concealed Link Between Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease Featured

A recently filed lawsuit alleges Syngenta fraudulently concealed and withheld information about the link between Paraquat and Parkinson’s disease. As a consequence, agricultural workers and those living in areas surrounding fields where the weedkiller was sprayed went on to develop devastating neurological injuries. Paraquat is a highly toxic grass and weed killer that is sold…

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Syngenta Sues Insurers Over Paraquat Settlement and Legal Costs Featured

As the number Paraquat lawsuits against Syngenta filed by farmers and individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease continues to grow, the global agricultural company has filed a declaratory judgement against more than 100 insurance companies, arguing that they should provide coverage for litigation costs, damages, and potential settlements. The complaint was brought by Syngenta Crop Protection,…

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Subaru Fraudulently Concealed Unsafe EyeSight Driver Assist Technology Defects From Customers – Lawsuit

Subaru faces a class action lawsuit over its EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The complaint alleges the Autonomous Emergency Braking (“AEB”) and the Lane Keep Assist (“LKA”) systems that comprise the technology are unsafe in real world driving conditions. Subaru has widely advertised its EyeSight equipped vehicles that promise consumers piece of mind that is said…

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Paraquat Exposure, Pesticide Drift and Water Contamination Led To Parkinson’s Disease – Lawsuit Featured

According to a recently filed product liability lawsuit, a Missouri woman indicates she developed Parkinson’s disease from Paraquat, following years of exposure directly working with the herbicide, as well as living on a farm where it was regularly used. A Complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on…

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Illinois Man Alleges Exposure to Paraquat Caused Parkinson’s Disease Featured

An Illinois man indicates he suffered severe neurological injuries consistent with Parkinson’s disease following exposure to paraquat, a controversial weedkiller used throughout the United States for decades. According to a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, a man claims his injuries were the result of repeated exposure to…

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Crop Input Providers Anti Competitive Practices Placing American Farms In Financial Jeopardy: Lawsuit Featured

The cost of farm crop inputs such as seeds, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides are increasing at rates that are significantly higher than revenues generated from crop yields. The skyrocketing input prices are causing farmers to take on operating debt, often forcing them into bankruptcy, and creating a crisis situation in the agriculture community for American…

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Master Complaint for Paragard IUD Lawsuits Will Allow Direct Filing of Cases in Federal MDL Featured

The U.S. District Judge presiding over all federal Paragard IUD lawsuits has asked plaintiffs to file a “Master Complaint” this month, as part of a process expected to allow the direct filing of future claims through an abbreviated “Short Form Complaint” in the multidistrict litigation (MDL). There are already more than 100 product liability lawsuits…

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New Study Provides Strong Evidence that Elmiron Causes Retinal Maculopathy Featured

In a new study published this month in Clinical Ophthalmology, researchers at Northwestern University report that Elmiron related maculopathy has a distinct signature that can be identified using multi modal imaging. Imaging confirming retinal damage is likely to provide compelling evidence in lawsuits filed by Elmiron users that their maculopathy was caused by the use…

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Lawsuits Allege JUUL Addiction Responsible For Chronic Lung Condition and Behavioral Issues Featured

Olga Demidova, a Cleveland Ohio mother on behalf of her minor child, recently filed a product liability lawsuit (PDF) alleging her child suffered a severe JUUL nicotine addiction due to the deceptive and illegal marketing of the vape pens towards minors, causing her child to develop chronic lung problems and severe behavioral issues. A similar…

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Elmiron Lawsuit Alleges Drug Side Effects Led To Blurred Cloudy Vision Featured

Another Elmiron Lawsuit was recently filed on behalf of a New York woman who suffered unexpected vision impairment after taking the bladder pain drug. The lawsuit alleges the drug manufacturer withheld information from users and the medical community about the risk of permanent retinal damage associated with the interstitial cystitis treatment. The lawsuit filed in…

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