Understanding Paraquat Lawsuits
Parkinson's link, exposure types, and eligibility
2026 Paraquat Litigation Status
5000+
Active Cases
250%
Risk Increase
50
Countries Banned
MDL 3004
Federal Court
Parkinson's Stages & Avg Settlements
| Disease Stage | Avg Settlement |
|---|---|
Early Parkinson's (Stage 1-2) Mild symptoms, tremors, one-sided effects | $500,000 |
Moderate Parkinson's (Stage 3) Balance issues, slowed movement, both sides | $1,000,000 |
Advanced Parkinson's (Stage 4) Severe disability, cannot live alone | $2,000,000 |
End Stage Parkinson's (Stage 5) Bedridden, full-time care required | $3,500,000 |
Wrongful Death Fatal Parkinson's complications | $5,000,000 |
Exposure Types
- • Agricultural Worker (Direct): 1.5x
- • Licensed Applicator: 1.4x
- • Residential Proximity: 1.2x
- • Groundwater Contamination: 1.1x
Defendants
- • Syngenta: Manufacturer
- • Chevron: Former manufacturer
- • Growmark: Distributor
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Based on 2026 MDL 3004 (Southern District of Illinois) Court Filings, NIH Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), and HUD/EPA Agricultural Toxicity Benchmarks.