Paraquat Mass Tort Lawsuit Criteria
If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and have had direct exposure to Paraquat, you may be eligible for compensation through the Paraquat mass tort lawsuit.
Here are the Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicator or Direct Exposure Only: Individuals must have either applied, mixed, or handled Paraquat as an applicator or had direct physical contact (chemical on skin contact) with Paraquat while working on the property where it was being used.
- Minimum Exposure Days: Applicants must have personally applied, mixed, or handled Paraquat and/or had physical (skin) contact with Paraquat for at least 8 lifetime days.
- Exposure Period: Exposure to Paraquat must have occurred post-1964 and before the development of Parkinson’s Disease.
- Minimum Timeframe Between Exposure and Diagnosis: There must be a minimum of 1 year between the first exposure to Paraquat and the onset of Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis or symptoms.
- Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease: Applicants must have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. However, individuals are disqualified if a doctor has linked their Parkinson’s diagnosis to any prescription drug, recreational drugs, traumatic brain injury, or head injury.
- Paraquat Source: Paraquat is not sold at commonly known stores like Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walmart, Target, or similar outlets. Applicants are disqualified if Paraquat was provided at a place where it was purchased.
- License Requirement: A license is required for the direct purchase of Paraquat after 1978. Clients must have had a license if they purchased Paraquat after 1978. If the client did not purchase Paraquat after 1978, they must have worked under someone with a license.
Additional Information:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have recognized that occupational exposure to Paraquat, including during the mixing, loading, and application of the herbicide, represents the primary route of exposure to the chemical compound.
Contact Information
For more information or to discuss your eligibility for the Paraquat mass tort lawsuit, please contact us at 251-444-7000.