As a growing number of Paraquat lawsuits continue to be filed by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after exposure to the controversial weed killer, a federal judge indicates that the first “bellwether” case will go before a jury in November 2022, which will help gauge how juries are likely to respond to certain evidence and…
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On June 28th, E-cigarette company Juul Labs announced it will pay $40 million and make changes to its business practices to settle the first state complaint that alleged it marketed to teens, North Carolina state attorneys announced on Monday. The settlement follows a lawsuit filed in 2019 by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein that claimed…
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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