MDL Track
MDL 3004
S.D. Ill.
Paraquat products liability
6,509 pending
Agrochemical · claims linking paraquat herbicides to Parkinson's disease and neurological injury
Defendant
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
MDL / Track
MDL 3004
S.D. Ill.
Judge
Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel
Plaintiffs
6,476 pending
Bellwether / Trial
Settlement Status
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Case overview
The Paraquat Products Liability Litigation (MDL 3004) in the Southern District of Illinois under Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel remains in a procedural holding pattern, with a stay on most deadlines extended through January 2026. Approximately 6,470 federal cases are pending against Syngenta and Chevron, alleging chronic paraquat exposure causes Parkinson's disease. Philadelphia's first bellwether trial settled before opening in August 2025, and a second scheduled trial also resolved; two additional bellwethers are calendared for January and April 2026.
Causation Theory
Plaintiffs' causation theory centers on paraquat's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in the substantia nigra, triggering oxidative stress and redox cycling that damages dopaminergic neurons. Key epidemiological support includes a 2009 American Journal of Epidemiology study showing 2.5x increased Parkinson's risk, a 2013 study finding doubled risk, and a 2025 JAMA Neurology study on residential proximity. Laboratory studies demonstrate paraquat induces pathological features of Parkinson's including loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta.
Case Management Orders
Litigation status
The Paraquat MDL is implementing a global settlement reached April 2025. As of January 2026, 6,476 cases remain pending in MDL 3016 before Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel in the Southern District of Illinois, with inventory declining as settlements take effect. The court extended the MDL stay through January 2026 to allow finalization of settlement terms.
MDL Track
MDL 3004
S.D. Ill.
Paraquat products liability
6,509 pending
State Court Activity
728 cases in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas as of early 2025; active dockets in California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania
MDL 3004 Leadership
Plaintiff Leadership
Co-Lead Counsel
Co-Lead Counsel and MDL Plaintiffs' Liaison
Sarah Shoemake Doles
Levin, Papantonio, Rafferty, Proctor, Buchanan, O'Brien, Barr & Mougey, P.A.
contact@levinlaw.com(850) 435-7000Plaintiffs' Executive Committee (PEC) and State Court Liaison for Illinois
Plaintiffs' Executive Committee (PEC) and State Court Liaison for California
Plaintiffs' Executive Committee (PEC)
LaRuby May
Levin, Papantonio, Rafferty, Proctor, Buchanan, O'Brien, Barr & Mougey, P.A.
contact@levinlaw.com(850) 435-7000Geographic exposure
500,000–900,000 agricultural workers exposed nationally; 11–17 million pounds sprayed annually. 6,489 federal MDL cases (SDIL); 1,639 Philadelphia state court plaintiffs. SOL limitations apply in Alabama, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, New York, Virginia.
1.3 million pounds applied annually per 2018 CDPR data; 9 million acres treated yearly. 450+ state court cases pending. Crops: cotton, grapes, rice, potatoes, alfalfa, tomatoes, beets. Central California farmworker study shows residential proximity significantly increases Parkinson's risk.
1.5 million acres of sugar cane treated annually; 47,000+ farms on 9.7 million acres. Agricultural workers actively joining litigation citing Parkinson's, respiratory issues, allergies. State court cases pending.
1,639 plaintiffs in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas mass tort as of February 2026. Chevron incorporated in state. July 18, 2025 ruling denied removal of 938 out-of-state plaintiffs; judge called request 'daft.' First trial settled pre-trial August 2025.
Federal MDL 3004 venue: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. 6,489 cases pending as of February 2026. October 2025: Judge extended stay on all deadlines until January 2026.
Southwest Michigan farm cluster: multiple family-member Parkinson's cases reported. Terri McGrath and Paul Friday cases highlight generational exposure on peach farms and family operations. MLive 2025 investigation confirmed ongoing use. SOL limitations apply.
Mac Barlow case: 40 years of paraquat use, Parkinson's diagnosis. ELG Law Birmingham office actively intake. AL.com 2025 investigation confirmed current use. Cotton, soybean, corn applications. SOL limitations apply.
Dave Jilbert case: vineyard south of Cleveland, Parkinson's diagnosis 2020 after paraquat use. Winemaker actively litigating and advocating for ban.
Utility worker cases: paraquat use late 1980s–late 1990s for right-of-way maintenance. State court cases pending. Carolinas face elevated risk; suburban encroachment on treated fields elevates residential drift exposure.
Key defendants
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
Role: Manufacturer
Primary U.S. manufacturer and marketer of Gramoxone. SCOTUS declined cert in Nemeth (No. 24-1190) Oct. 2025, preserving Pennsylvania consent-by-registration jurisdiction. MDL 3004 (S.D. Ill.) stay extended to Jan. 2026; early Philadelphia bellwethers settled pre-trial Aug. and Oct. 2025.
Syngenta AG
Role: Parent Manufacturer
Swiss parent controlling global paraquat operations. High degree of control over U.S. subsidiary established in City of Greenville, 830 F. Supp. 2d 550 (S.D. Ill. 2011). Named in Canadian class actions (Ontario, B.C., Québec) alongside U.S. litigation.
Chevron U.S.A., Inc.
Role: Former Manufacturer/Distributor
Manufactured and sold Gramoxone under license 1964-1986. Philadelphia court denied removal/dismissal of 938 out-of-state plaintiffs July 2025, calling request 'daft.' Exposure claims pre-1986 remain viable; indemnity posture unclear.
| Defendant | Role | Intelligence Note |
|---|---|---|
| Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC | Manufacturer | Primary U.S. manufacturer and marketer of Gramoxone. SCOTUS declined cert in Nemeth (No. 24-1190) Oct. 2025, preserving Pennsylvania consent-by-registration jurisdiction. MDL 3004 (S.D. Ill.) stay extended to Jan. 2026; early Philadelphia bellwethers settled pre-trial Aug. and Oct. 2025. |
| Syngenta AG | Parent Manufacturer | Swiss parent controlling global paraquat operations. High degree of control over U.S. subsidiary established in City of Greenville, 830 F. Supp. 2d 550 (S.D. Ill. 2011). Named in Canadian class actions (Ontario, B.C., Québec) alongside U.S. litigation. |
| Chevron U.S.A., Inc. | Former Manufacturer/Distributor | Manufactured and sold Gramoxone under license 1964-1986. Philadelphia court denied removal/dismissal of 938 out-of-state plaintiffs July 2025, calling request 'daft.' Exposure claims pre-1986 remain viable; indemnity posture unclear. |
Timeline
MDL 3004 Established
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidates federal paraquat cases in In re: Paraquat Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3004, Southern District of Illinois, assigned to Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel.
Daubert Hearing on Expert Testimony
Critical Daubert hearing held in MDL 3004 evaluating admissibility of plaintiffs' expert witnesses, including epidemiologist Dr. Martin Wells, whose studies link paraquat to Parkinson's disease.
Initial Bellwether Drift Cases Dismissed
Judge Rosenstengel dismisses four initial bellwether 'drift cases' in MDL 3004 involving indirect paraquat exposure, narrowing the litigation to licensed applicator claims.
New Bellwether Cohort Selected
Judge Rosenstengel selects 10 replacement bellwether cases involving licensed applicators with direct paraquat exposure, setting depositions for November 2024.
Supreme Court Declines Syngenta Appeal
U.S. Supreme Court denies certiorari in Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC v. Nemeth, No. 24-1190, leaving intact Pennsylvania's consent-by-registration statute and preserving Philadelphia jurisdiction over out-of-state plaintiffs.
First Philadelphia Bellwether Settles
Syngenta settles Douglas Nemeth bellwether trial on eve of August 2025 trial date in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas; terms undisclosed. Nemeth claimed Parkinson's disease from decades of Gramoxone exposure.
Philadelphia Jurisdiction Upheld
Philadelphia judge denies Chevron and Syngenta's removal motion, calling request to dismiss 938 out-of-state plaintiffs 'daft' and affirming Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas' capacity to manage mass torts.
MDL Stay Extended for Settlement Talks
Judge Rosenstengel extends stay on all MDL 3004 deadlines until January 2026 to accommodate global settlement negotiations. MDL comprises 6,445 pending cases as of October 2025.
January 2026 Bellwether Settles
Scheduled Philadelphia bellwether case settles night before trial, continuing defendants' pattern of pre-trial resolutions. Case was first of two major 2026 bellwethers intended to establish valuation benchmarks.
April 2026 Bellwether Trial Scheduled
Second Philadelphia bellwether trial scheduled for April 2026 before Judge Joshua Roberts, with 1,639 cases pending in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas as of February 2026.
Statute of limitations
MDL 3008 (In re Paraquat Products Liability Litigation), Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel, S.D. Ill. Centralized 2,000+ cases. State law SOL applies to direct-filed actions; federal courts apply forum state's SOL under Erie. Consider tolling for fraudulent concealment where manufacturers allegedly suppressed causation evidence. EPA 2021 restrictions on paraquat use may support discovery-rule arguments for pre-2021 exposures.
⚠Kentucky
1 year from diagnosis
Rule: Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a)
Discovery: Accrues at Parkinson's diagnosis, not exposure
Shortest SOL nationally; no pending revival statute
⚠Louisiana
1 year from diagnosis
Rule: La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3492
Discovery: Accrues at diagnosis; contra non valentem may apply for latent disease
Contra non valentem doctrine limited; do not rely on for screening
⚠Tennessee
1 year from diagnosis
Rule: Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)
Discovery: Accrues at diagnosis
Tennessee Savings Statute allows one refiling within 12 months if dismissed for reasons other than merits
California
2 years from diagnosis
Rule: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1
Discovery: Discovery rule applies; accrues when plaintiff knows or should know of injury and its cause
Large plaintiff pool; consider venue shopping under Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court, 582 U.S. 255 (2017)
Illinois
2 years from diagnosis
Rule: 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202
Discovery: Accrues at Parkinson's diagnosis
Active MDL 3008 (S.D. Ill.) with Judge Rosenstengel; consider state court parallel track
Florida
4 years from diagnosis
Rule: Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(a)
Discovery: Discovery rule applies; statute begins at diagnosis or when link reasonably discoverable
No caps on non-economic damages in product liability; favorable venue for agricultural workers
Missouri
5 years from diagnosis
Rule: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)
Discovery: Discovery rule applies; accrues at diagnosis
Longest SOL in Midwest; significant agricultural exposure history; consider venue in St. Louis City
Maine
6 years from diagnosis
Rule: 14 Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 752
Discovery: Discovery rule applies; longest SOL nationally
Remote plaintiff pool but maximum temporal flexibility for late-diagnosed cases
| State | SOL | Rule | Discovery Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠Kentucky | 1 year from diagnosis | Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a) | Accrues at Parkinson's diagnosis, not exposure | Shortest SOL nationally; no pending revival statute |
| ⚠Louisiana | 1 year from diagnosis | La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3492 | Accrues at diagnosis; contra non valentem may apply for latent disease | Contra non valentem doctrine limited; do not rely on for screening |
| ⚠Tennessee | 1 year from diagnosis | Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1) | Accrues at diagnosis | Tennessee Savings Statute allows one refiling within 12 months if dismissed for reasons other than merits |
| California | 2 years from diagnosis | Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1 | Discovery rule applies; accrues when plaintiff knows or should know of injury and its cause | Large plaintiff pool; consider venue shopping under Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court, 582 U.S. 255 (2017) |
| Illinois | 2 years from diagnosis | 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202 | Accrues at Parkinson's diagnosis | Active MDL 3008 (S.D. Ill.) with Judge Rosenstengel; consider state court parallel track |
| Florida | 4 years from diagnosis | Fla. Stat. Ann. § 95.11(3)(a) | Discovery rule applies; statute begins at diagnosis or when link reasonably discoverable | No caps on non-economic damages in product liability; favorable venue for agricultural workers |
| Missouri | 5 years from diagnosis | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4) | Discovery rule applies; accrues at diagnosis | Longest SOL in Midwest; significant agricultural exposure history; consider venue in St. Louis City |
| Maine | 6 years from diagnosis | 14 Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 752 | Discovery rule applies; longest SOL nationally | Remote plaintiff pool but maximum temporal flexibility for late-diagnosed cases |
Live intelligence
AI litigation brief
Paraquat remains settled / resolution phase with 171 current signals in the accepted feed.
Overview
The Paraquat MDL is implementing a global settlement reached April 2025. As of January 2026, 6,476 cases remain pending in MDL 3016 before Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel in the Southern District of Illinois, with inventory declining as settlements take effect. The court extended the MDL stay through January 2026 to allow finalization of settlement terms.
Key developments
Trajectory
Court filings and press coverage are both active in MDL 3004, pointing to sustained litigation pressure rather than a one-off headline cycle. 7 live sources are contributing current context.
Editorial intelligence
MDL 3004 should stay on the lead docket watch because it is the primary consolidation vehicle for Paraquat.
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Vermont Enacts Food Chemical Laws: Herbicide Paraquat Banned, Baby Food Testing Now Mandatory - Food Safety Magazine
The human cost of a deadly weed killer: banning of paraquat in Telangana - The Hindu
Is Florida citrus ‘herbicide of choice’ behind growers, researchers getting Parkinson’s? - Tampa Bay Times
First California Paraquat Parkinson's Disease Trial Set for March 2027 Against Syngenta and Chevron - iGrow News
One state banned a deadly weed killer linked to Parkinson’s. Where does Michigan stand? - MLive.com
Vt Enacts The Country’s First Ban On Herbicide Linked With Parkinson’s Disease - Mountain Times
Poisoned in the fields of the Rio Grande Valley: Parkinson’s advances in the agricultural heart of Texas - EL PAÍS English
Why hasn't India banned Paraquat, a toxic herbicide rejected by much of the world? - India Today
Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease in U.S. County with Among the Highest Rates, Supporting Call for a Ban - Beyond Pesticides
Judge Orders Depositions After Paraquat Settlement Draws 'Exceedingly High Opt-Out Rates' - Law.com
Agrochemical Giants Face Explosive Paraquat Parkinson's Disease Allegations as Wisner Baum Trial Date is Set in California - PR Newswire
Top neurologists say regulator ignored warnings as weed killer decision looms - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Vermont bans pesticide paraquat, linked to Parkinson’s - MSN
Vermont bans paraquat, first U.S. state to do so - Valley News
Paraquat, Parkinson’s, and Pesticide Policy - American Council on Science and Health
Syngenta Again Tries to Move Paraquat Mass Tort From Philly - Law360
Vermont Is First State to Ban Paraquat - No-Till Farmer
Banning paraquat could be our Erin Brockovich moment for Parkinson’s - Parkinson's News Today
Parkinson’s sufferer: Ban paraquat in New York (Guest Opinion by Mike Mooney) - Syracuse.com
Product banned in 70 countries, but not Aus - News.com.au
Vermont finalizes landmark ban of paraquat - Safety+Health Magazine
Rutland Herald Editorial Commends Vt. Legislature, Gov., for Banning Paraquat - University of Vermont
WATCH: Why Vermont banned a controversial weed killer - The New Lede
Vermont becomes first state to ban weed-killing pesticide paraquat - NationofChange
Vermont bans herbicide over potential Parkinson’s link - NR Times
Vermont becomes first U.S. state to ban paraquat herbicide - FreshPlaza
WATCH: Inside Vermont’s new paraquat ban - The New Lede
Vermont becomes first U.S. state to ban paraquat herbicide over possible link to Parkinson’s - WUSA9
Vermont enacts the country’s first ban on herbicide linked with Parkinson’s disease - VTDigger
Vermont Becomes First US State to Ban Paraquat Over Parkinson’s Risk - Deccan Chronicle
Vermont bans paraquat herbicide - WAMC
U.S. state becomes first in the nation to ban pesticide linked to Parkinson’s - AL.com
Green Energy Times Reports Vermont Is the First State in the Nation to Ban Paraquat to Reduce Risk of Parkinson’s Disease - University of Vermont
Vermont Gov. passes laws banning Paraquat, limiting cost of concert tickets - WPTZ
Vermont Paraquat Ban 2026: Phase-Out Law Signed by Governor Scott - News and Statistics - IndexBox
'Highly toxic' herbicide gets first state ban. Will Florida follow? - Florida Today
Former landscaper shares Parkinson's battle after Paraquat exposure - Fox News
Another Voice: Paraquat should be banned in New York State - Buffalo News
Vermont becomes first US state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat over Parkinson’s disease link - News of Bahrain
Vermont passes first in the nation ban on paraquat, will Pennsylvania be next? - PIRG
Vermont is first state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat, as others may follow - Stateline
Vermont becomes first US state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat over Parkinson’s disease links - Firstpost
Vermont Applauded for Banning Parkinson's-Linked Neurotoxic Herbicide Paraquat - Common Dreams
Scott Signs Ban on Toxic Herbicide Paraquat - Seven Days Vermont
With governor's signature, Vermont becomes 1st in nation to ban weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease - The New Lede
Vermont becomes first state in the nation to ban Parkinson’s pesticide paraquat - EWG
Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson’s fears - The Guardian
Vermont Poised to Become First State to Ban Paraquat as Family’s Parkinson’s Battle Draws National Attention - The National Law Review
Andhra Pradesh bans paraquat sale amid rise in suicides by pesticide consumption - The South First
Paraquat link emerges as T tops in insecticide suicides - The Times of India
Why Does the U.S. Still Use Paraquat if 74 Countries Have Banned It? - Agrolatam
Paraquat Under Fire: Banned in 74 Countries, Yet Widely Used Across the U.S. - Agrolatam
Parkinson’s toll on human brain — harmed by herbicides — is plainly visible in magnetic scans - KGET.com
Vermont may be first state to ban paraquat over Parkinson's risks - Parkinson's News Today
Use of herbicide linked to Parkinson’s is on the rise in the US - Science Friday
First US state passes ban on paraquat, herbicide tied to higher Parkinson’s risk - Parkinson's News Today
This herbicide is so toxic it’s been banned in over 70 countries. But plants in the South are releasing it into the air. - Investigate Midwest
MN lawmakers debate push to ban herbicide paraquat - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Vermont becomes first state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat - WCAX
Vermont to become first state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat - WCAX
Paraquat ban: Pesticide makers seek balanced policy - PressReader
Indian pesticide makers’ body seeks balanced approach in response to Paraquat ban move - BusinessLine
Toxic weed-out: New York advocates rally in Albany to ban paraquat, harmful herbicide linked to Parkinson’s - amNewYork
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Applauds Vermont, First State to Pass Ban on Parkinson's-Linked Pesticide Paraquat -- A Historic Step Forward and Call to Action Nationwide - PR Newswire
Govt weighs banning crop-protection chemicals paraquat and carbosulfan - Mint
Vermont passes first-in-the-nation bill to ban toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease - EWG
Vermont aims to become first state to ban paraquat - KFYR-TV
Vermont aims to become first state to ban paraquat - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
6 reasons why the toxic weedkiller paraquat must be banned now - EWG
Vermont aims to become first state to ban paraquat - WCAX
This herbicide is so toxic it’s been banned in over 70 countries. Plants in the South are releasing it into the air. - MinnPost
Vermont could become first state to ban herbicide linked to Parkinson’s - Vermont Public
Vermont Senate advances landmark ban on Parkinson’s pesticide - Environmental Working Group
Over 70 countries have banned this pesticide, but plants in the South still release it into the air - Louisiana Illuminator
Paraquat and Parkinson’s: Inside the risks in Wayne County, Mississippi - thelensnola.org
Legal-Bay Pre-Settlement Funding Now Accepting Applications for Paraquat Lawsuit Funding as Litigation Surges Nationwide - PR Newswire
It’s time to ban paraquat, an herbicide linked to increased Parkinson’s risk - Parkinson's News Today
The Global Paraquat Trail - WUFT
Paraquat Parkinson’s Lawsuits are Moving Forward - The Legal Examiner
Increasingly tied to Parkinson’s Disease, paraquat is still sprayed across fields in Pennsylvania. Why? - PIRG
Syngenta calls paraquat shutdown a business decision — 8,000 Parkinson's lawsuits say otherwise - VegOut
Facing 8,000 lawsuits, Syngenta will stop producing the herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease - VegOut
Former EPA officials push U.S. to ban deadly weed killer linked to Parkinson’s - MLive.com
Court rejects Travelers' pollution exclusion appeal in Syngenta paraquat battle - Insurance Business
For decades, regulators knew paraquat was harmful but failed to address the risks - EWG
Paraquat and certain dicamba products require additional applicator training - Michigan State University
Bipartisan Parkinson's disease legislation aims to ban paraquat in Minnesota - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Buy Chevron as its Middle East exposure is lower than rival Exxon’s, says HSBC - CNBC
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EPA regulatory on Feb 10 for Paraquat. Regulatory developments can change intake posture and motion practice quickly.
Paraquat Dichloride Training for Certified Applicators | US EPA # Paraquat Dichloride Training for Certified Applicators As required by EPA’s 2016 Paraquat Dichloride Human Health Mitigation Decision and paraquat dichloride (a.k.a. paraquat) product labels, certified applicators must successfully complete an EPA-approved training program before mixing, loading, and/or applying paraquat. The traini
EPA regulatory on Jan 8 for Paraquat. Regulatory developments can change intake posture and motion practice quickly.
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket filed in JPML: The plaintiffs are suing Syngenta AG and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, along with other unnamed entities, alleging that their exposure to the herbicide Paraquat caused one plaintiff to develop Parkinson's disease. The lawsuit claims that the defendants knew about Paraquat's toxicity and its potenti
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Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5927120.), filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(McAndrew, Patrick) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5927116.), filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(McAndrew, Patrick) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5927005.), filed by Carmen Juarbe Maldonado. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hochman, Michael) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5926461.), filed by Kirk S. Jones. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hochman, Michael) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5926064.), filed by Annette Weeks-Dixon. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hochman, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5926061.), filed by Nancy Jean Hawk. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hochman, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5926058.), filed by James Curtis Akery. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hochman, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5926055.), filed by Gail D. Swander. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hochman, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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Paraquat remains settled / resolution phase with 171 current signals in the accepted feed.
Overview
The Paraquat MDL is implementing a global settlement reached April 2025. As of January 2026, 6,476 cases remain pending in MDL 3016 before Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel in the Southern District of Illinois, with inventory declining as settlements take effect. The court extended the MDL stay through January 2026 to allow finalization of settlement terms.
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PACER court filing on Dec 31: Paraquat Products Liability Litigation. ‖ Food Safety Magazine news on Jun 13: Vermont Enacts Food Chemical Laws: Herbicide Paraquat Banned, Baby Food Testing Now Mandatory - Food Safety Magazine. ‖ EPA regulatory on Feb 10: Court Issues Stipulated Injunction Regarding Pesticides and .... ‖ PubMed research on Jun 11: SIRT3 regulates PRDX3 acetylation to support mitochondrial peroxide detoxification and limit oxidative stress-associated ferroptosis vulnerability..
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