Europe bans chemicals the US allows often. China is known for allowing even the worst ones to be used. So, when China denies the use of a chemical, you know it has got to be bad! This was confirmed by Michael Freedhoff, the EPA’s Assistant Administrator in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention commented on April 1, 2024, “Exposure to Paraquat has been linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease for decades”.

Over time, Parkinson’s disease worsens until victims are unable to walk, talk, dress themselves or even eat without assistance; forcing them to rely on family members or caretakers for assistance, even for communication.

Claimants that rely on others for care often can go unresponsive because they cannot respond themselves. Care takers are typically overwhelmed and forget to respond or maybe don’t think their family qualifies for these suits.

The Michael J Fox Foundation, created to assist in further funding research for understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s, has been very outspoken about the use of this chemical causing Parkinson’s and is the leader in pushing the EPA to ban this chemical. The CDC has issued dire warnings regarding the chemical but has no mention of it's link to Parkinson's. In fact, they only address direct exposure and not indirect. In one study, they noted that use of this chemical within 1,600 feet of your home could be a contributing factor to developing Parkinson’s.

If you think you, or a loved one, has been exposed to Paraquat and have since developed Parkinson’s reach out to an attorney that specializes in this suit.