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
Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel
Plaintiffs
~6,513 pending (6,509 per JPML March 1, 2026 report, plus ~4 new filings tracked)
Bellwether / Trial
Settlement Status
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Case overview
More than 6,600 paraquat lawsuits are consolidated in federal MDL No. 3004 before Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel in the Southern District of Illinois, with Syngenta and Chevron as primary defendants. A confidential global settlement framework executed August 4, 2025, established a Qualified Settlement Fund in March 2026 to process payouts, though no aggregate figure is public and the court continues accepting new cases. No paraquat trial has reached a verdict; the first bellwether, Mertens et al., settled on the eve of trial in January 2026.
Causation Theory
Plaintiffs allege chronic paraquat exposure causes Parkinson's disease through oxidative stress and selective destruction of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra. Key epidemiological support includes Tanner et al. (2011) in Environmental Health Perspectives, finding paraquat users 2.5 times more likely to develop Parkinson's (OR 2.5; 95% CI 1.4–4.7). Animal studies demonstrate paraquat crosses the blood-brain barrier and replicates Parkinson's pathology. The EPA retained paraquat's registration in 2021 and 2024, citing inconsistent replication in later Agricultural Health Study follow-ups, while over 70 countries including the EU and China have banned the herbicide.
Case Management Orders
Litigation status
MDL 3004 remains active with settlement implementation ongoing and enforcement pressure on nonsettling plaintiffs. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel approved a Qualified Settlement Fund in March 2026 and issued Case Management Order No. 25 in July 2026, imposing Lone Pine-style evidentiary requirements on opt-outs. The court ordered depositions and third-party discovery for plaintiffs from three firms with 'exceedingly high opt-out rates' and mandated special master meetings for settlement declinants.
MDL Track
MDL 3004
S.D. Ill.
Paraquat products liability
6,509 pending
State Court Activity
1,843+ pending in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas; first state trials scheduled August-October 2026; one case settled confidentially January 2026 on eve of trial
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
Approximately 35% of large commercial farms use paraquat; usage tripled 2006-2017 per EPA. Over 6,500 federal cases pending in MDL 3004 (S.D. Ill., Judge Nancy Rosenstengel) with 1,600+ in Pennsylvania state court and nearly 500 in California as of February 2026. Settlement framework in place but not finalized; no bellwether trial completed.
Sipcam Agro facility in Waynesboro emitted 81,667 pounds of paraquat into air in 2023-2024 combined, with 47,000+ pounds in 2024 alone; hundreds of households, majority Black, sit within one mile. Facility is nation's single largest paraquat air emitter. Investigate Midwest, May 2026.
High-use region for paraquat in row-crop soybean and cotton systems; aerial and ground application common. Licensed applicators, farmworkers, crop consultants, and residents near treated fields face elevated exposure risk via drift and take-home exposure. Merkel & Cocke intake data, August 2025.
Syngenta subsidiary Adama facility released 10 pounds paraquat into air in 2020; one of three U.S. facilities reporting air emissions to EPA since 2018. Investigate Midwest, May 2026.
Hazardous waste facility reported releasing one pound paraquat into air in 2023; site previously penalized for improper storage. Investigate Midwest, May 2026.
Residential subdivision abutting farm fields where paraquat spraying alleged; plaintiff litigation includes drinking water contamination claims. St. Louis Public Radio, February 2026.
Home to Drexel Chemical and Helena Industries paraquat facilities; Black residents have 66-year life expectancy, potentially masking Parkinson's symptom recognition. Investigate Midwest, May 2026.
Chemical manufacturing facility receives paraquat concentrate from Red Sun supplier network. The Lens, April 2026.
Paraquat formulation or storage facility site. The Lens, April 2026.
Paraquat formulation or storage facility site. The Lens, April 2026.
Two paraquat facility sites in city. The Lens, April 2026.
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
JPML creates MDL 3004
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidates 14 federal paraquat cases into In re: Paraquat Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3004, assigned to Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel in the Southern District of Illinois.
Judge Rosenstengel rules on motion to dismiss
Southern District of Illinois grants in part and denies in part defense motion to dismiss, narrowing some claims but allowing core failure-to-warn allegations to proceed. MDL 3004.
Bellwether trial postponed to October 2023
Judge Rosenstengel resets first bellwether trial date and grants plaintiffs' motion to compel production of internal 'Hoffman expert materials.' MDL 3004.
Daubert ruling excludes plaintiffs' causation expert
Judge Rosenstengel excludes testimony of Dr. Martin Wells, plaintiffs' sole general causation expert, finding his meta-analysis methodology unreliable; dismisses four bellwether cases with prejudice. MDL 3004.
Syngenta signs settlement letter of agreement
Syngenta and Chevron execute confidential letter of agreement signaling intent to resolve substantial share of MDL claims; parties jointly move to hold Seventh Circuit appeal in abeyance.
Confidential settlement agreement executed
Defendants formalize Master Settlement Agreement dated August 4, 2025; pretrial deadlines paused and litigation stay extended.
Philadelphia bellwether settles on eve of trial
Bill Mertens v. Syngenta settles in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on night before opening statements; first state-court bellwether to reach trial stage.
Court approves Qualified Settlement Fund
Judge Rosenstengel approves Section 468B Qualified Settlement Fund for MDL 3004, establishing mechanism for holding and disbursing settlement proceeds; cancels April 2026 trial date.
Syngenta announces global production cessation
Syngenta confirms it will cease Gramoxone production by June 30, 2026, and end sales by December 31, 2026, citing generic competition; 13 other paraquat products remain registered in U.S.
Vermont bans paraquat
Vermont becomes first U.S. state to prohibit paraquat sale and use; legislation enacted as federal MDL settlement framework continues.
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 active mdl with 208 current signals in the accepted feed.
Overview
MDL 3004 remains active with settlement implementation ongoing and enforcement pressure on nonsettling plaintiffs. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel approved a Qualified Settlement Fund in March 2026 and issued Case Management Order No. 25 in July 2026, imposing Lone Pine-style evidentiary requirements on opt-outs. The court ordered depositions and third-party discovery for plaintiffs from three firms with 'exceedingly high opt-out rates' and mandated special master meetings for settlement declinants.
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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Insurers Sue To Block Syngenta Parkinson's Suit Coverage - Law360
Insurers Sue Over Paying Herbicide Parkinson's Disease Suits - Law360
Meet the Bill: The Paraquat Prevention Act - Parkinson's Foundation
Leadership Shakeup Hits Phila. Paraquat Litigation as Judge Names New Liaison Counsel - Law.com
Experts welcome proposed ban on deadly paraquat herbicide - Deccan Herald
The herbicide haunting a New York farm town - The Guardian
Residents of a North Country farm town want herbicide linked to brain disease banned - NCPR: North Country Public Radio
Politics make it hard to regulate pesticide linked to Parkinson’s Disease - Miami Herald
Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker - The Guardian
Chemical manufacturer ends sales of controversial herbicide - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
i9 Investigation: Iowa farmers still use a pesticide banned worldwide. One lawmaker is fighting to change that. - KCRG
Government proposes complete ban on paraquat dichloride, cites health risks to humans, animals - The Economic Times
India weighs nationwide ban on paraquat as health and regulatory scrutiny intensifies - Indiatimes
India moves to ban paraquat dichloride herbicide amid health safety concerns - Indiatimes
Centre Imposes Immediate Nationwide Ban on Paraquat - Deccan Chronicle
Paraquat: Chemical banned around the world could be linked to incurable illness in Australia - Nine.com.au
Letter to the editor: Ban dangerous herbicide in Pa. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Paraquat Dichloride and Carbosulfan May Get Banned in India - Global Agriculture
Judge Defends Decision Keeping Paraquat Cases In Philly - Law360
Michigan takes first step to outlaw highly toxic weed killer linked to Parkinson’s - MLive.com
Farmer's relief over paraquat ruling - Wimmera Mallee News
Judge pressures Parkinson’s patients over Syngenta paraquat settlement - The New Lede
EPA Plans Paraquat Roundtable as Safety Questions Grow - RFD-TV
Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat - MSN
E&E News: EPA gathers input on risks of Parkinson’s-linked weed killer - POLITICO Pro
EPA gathers input on risks of Parkinson’s-linked weed killer - E&E News by POLITICO
India's Paraquat Review Triggers Import Rush from China as Industry Awaits Regulatory Decision - Global Agriculture
EPA to hold roundtable on "documented safety challenges" of widely used paraquat weed killer - The New Lede
Paraquat’s global bans, health risks, and ongoing debate - MSN
E&E News: Vermont becomes first state to ban popular weed killer paraquat - POLITICO Pro
State Is First to Ban Weed Killer Possibly Tied to Parkinson's - Newser
Bipartisan bill introduced in House to ban use of pesticide paraquat in US agriculture - NationofChange
Bipartisan bill to ban pesticide Paraquat introduced in House - NationofChange
Farmers face tighter restrictions on the use of weed killer paraquat - ABC listen - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Farmers face tighter restrictions on the use of weed killer paraquat - ABC listen - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australia keeps paraquat despite bans in 70 countries - MSN
Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, pesticide linked to Parkinson's - WMOR
Vermont is first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease - livingstonenterprise.net
Vermont Is 1st State to Ban Paraquat, a Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson's Disease - Newsmax
‘No safe way to use it:’ State bans controversial weedkiller amid Parkinson’s alarm - aol.com
Vermont Paraquat Ban - goSkagit
Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease - Chronicle-Tribune
A Supreme Court Win for Roundup Clouds the Case Against Paraquat - Public Health Watch
VT bans Parkinson’s-linked herbicide. Advocates want the same in New York. - NEWS10 ABC
Vermont becomes the first state to ban paraquat, a weedkiller widely used in US agriculture - AP News
Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease - AP News
Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
First State Bans Paraquat, a Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson's Disease - MedPage Today
Lawmakers want deadly weed killer used in Michigan banned, and 4 other major stories - MLive.com
APVMA shirks paraquat ban, but opponents to fight on - Sheep Central
Parkinson's Australia condemns APVMA's paraquat decision - Farming Ahead
Neuroscientist concerns paraquat increases risk of Parkinsons - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
This herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease is banned in 70 countries – but not in Australia - bodyandsoul.com.au
Chemical regulator 'wrong' to approve paraquat use, Parkinson's Australia says - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Chemical regulator 'wrong' to approve paraquat use, Parkinson's Australia says - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
House moves to protect Americans from China-produced paraquat tied to Parkinson’s surge - Heartlander News
Deadly weed killer banned in 70 countries is still used on U.S. farms — lawmakers want it gone - MLive.com
Pennsylvania moves one step closer to becoming second state to ban Parkinson’s pesticide - EWG
Paraquat will continue to be used in Australia despite 70 countries banning weedkiller over Parkinson’s disease fears - The Guardian
Australia Refuses to Ban Parkinson's-Linked Weedkiller Paraquat - streamlinefeed.co.ke
Win for farmers as APVMA opts against banning paraquat - countryman.com.au
A weedkiller banned in 70 countries can be used in Australia. Are the regulatory scales tipped in favour of big agriculture? | Herbicides - The Guardian
Pennsylvania advances bill to ban the use of toxic paraquat - PIRG
Cheap, effective and dangerous: how Australian farmers came to depend on the toxic weedkiller paraquat - The Conversation
Neuroscientist concerns paraquat increases risk of Parkinsons - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Paraquat approved despite Parkinson's fears - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Paraquat approved despite Parkinson's fears - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australia keeps paraquat with tighter safety restrictions - MSN
EXPERT REACTION: Use of herbicide paraquat approved with restrictions - Scimex
Australia Tightens Restrictions on Controversial Herbicide Paraquat Amid Parkinson's Disease Concerns - SSBCrack
Paraquat ruling sparks health fear - The Australian
Paraquat stays but with major new restrictions as regulator delivers verdict - New England Times
Chemical regulator approves restricted use of controversial herbicide paraquat - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Paraquat, diquat escape APVMA ban in good news for growers - Grain Central
Breaking: Chemical regulator approves restricted use of controversial herbicide paraquat - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Bipartisan Federal and State Support Grows for Banning Paraquat - NTD News
Bipartisan House Bill Would Ban Paraquat Pesticide - Civil Eats
House Unites Against Chemicals Linked to Parkinson's Disease - Daily Signal
Legal experts seek strict court intervention against Syngenta for distributing the highly toxic weedkiller paraquat across rural India - Legal Maestros
Vermont Enacts Food Chemical Laws: Herbicide Paraquat Banned, Baby Food Testing Now Mandatory - Food Safety Magazine
Paraquat Banned Country List Archives - Global Agriculture
Andhra Pradesh HC urged to quash G.O. banning Paraquat - The New Indian Express
Texas farmers need an alternative to Parkinson’s-linked pesticides - North Texas Daily
More Than 70 Countries have Banned Paraquat Amid Growing Health Concerns - Global Agriculture
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ban U.S. Paraquat Use, Citing Parkinson’s Concerns - Food Safety Magazine
What Is Paraquat? Why Doctors Are Urgently Demanding A Complete Ban On The Dangerous Toxin - NDTV
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Ban Toxic Pesticide Paraquat and Protect Americans from Parkinson's Disease - House.gov
Bipartisan congressional bill seeks to completely ban pesticide paraquat over Parkinson’s disease links - Florida’s Voice
Campaigners call on Sainsbury’s to ban herbicide paraquat from supply chain - The Grocer
Pingree, Luna Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Toxic Pesticide Paraquat and Protect Americans from Parkinson’s Disease - pingree.house.gov
Pingree, Luna Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Toxic Pesticide Paraquat and Protect Americans from Parkinson’s Disease - Representative Chellie Pingree (.gov)
Federal Paraquat Ban Legislation Introduced - American Parkinson Disease Association
Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bipartisan Bill Banning Paraquat Herbicide - Floridian Press
Syngenta, Chevron Bids To Move Paraquat Cases Opposed - Law360
The case for banning paraquat in India - The Hindu
Pom Wonderful maker uses paraquat, a pesticide banned in 70-plus countries. Is it toxic? - Snopes
Paraquat Linked to Parkinson's? Examining Evidence - Mirage News
Does paraquat cause Parkinson’s? Here’s what the evidence says about this common weed killer - The Conversation
Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuit 2026: Payouts and Claims - LawFold.com
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
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
First California Paraquat Parkinson's Disease Trial Set for March 2027 Against Syngenta and Chevron - iGrow News
Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease in U.S. County with Among the Highest Rates, Supporting Call for a Ban - Beyond Pesticides
Why hasn't India banned Paraquat, a toxic herbicide rejected by much of the world? - India Today
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
The use of paraquat use in Australian agriculture – industry responses - Australian Rural & Regional News
Made (but banned) in China. Why is this toxic weedkiller legal here? - The Australian
Syngenta Again Tries To Move Paraquat Mass Tort From Philly - Law360
Vermont Is First State to Ban Paraquat - No-Till Farmer
Parkinson’s disease is consistently linked to pesticide exposure. Farmworkers — and nearby communities — are at risk in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. - Texas Public Radio | TPR
Parkinson’s Disease Is Consistently Linked to Pesticide Exposure. Farmworkers — and Nearby Communities — Are at Risk in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley. - Public Health Watch
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
Push to ban paraquat herbicide linked to Parkinson's - 7NEWS
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 enacts the country’s first ban on herbicide linked with Parkinson’s disease - VTDigger
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 - firstcoastnews.com
Vermont Bans Paraquat as India Reviews Herbicide Amid Health, Farmer Distress Debate - RuralVoice
Vermont becomes first U.S. state to ban paraquat herbicide over possible link to Parkinson’s - 10TV
Vermont becomes first U.S. state to ban paraquat herbicide over possible link to Parkinson’s - 10tv.com
Vermont becomes first U.S. state to ban paraquat herbicide - FreshPlaza
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
'Highly toxic' herbicide gets first state ban. Will Florida follow? - Florida Today
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 is first state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat, as others may follow - Stateline
Vermont passes first in the nation ban on paraquat, will Pennsylvania be next? - PIRG
Vermont Paraquat Ban 2026: Phase-Out Law Signed by Governor Scott - News and Statistics - IndexBox
Former landscaper shares Parkinson's battle after Paraquat exposure - Fox News
Vermont Gov. passes laws banning Paraquat, limiting cost of concert tickets - WPTZ
Paraquat ban: Vermont passes law as states debate what’s next for controversial herbicide - agnavigator.com
The Guardian Reports Vermont Is the First State in the Nation to Ban Paraquat to Reduce Risk of Parkinson’s Disease - University of Vermont
Vermont becomes first US state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat over Parkinson’s disease links - Firstpost
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
Scott Signs Ban on Toxic Herbicide Paraquat - Seven Days Vermont
Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson’s fears - The Guardian
Vermont Applauded for Banning Parkinson's-Linked Neurotoxic Herbicide Paraquat - Common Dreams
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
Paraquat: Banned in 74 Countries, Still Sprayed on Millions of Acres - Global Agriculture
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 Lawsuit Settlement 2026: When Will Victims Get Paid? - LawFold.com
Paraquat ban: Pesticide makers seek balanced policy - PressReader
Indian pesticide makers’ body seeks balanced approach in response to Paraquat ban move - BusinessLine
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The EPA announced it will host a roundtable to examine safety questions about paraquat herbicide, bringing together scientists, experts, and advocates to discuss solutions and alternatives—directly addressing the ongoing regulatory and safety concerns central to Parkinson's disease litigation.
EPA News Release regulatory on Jun 30 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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Attorney Instructions for Opening Paraquat Cases
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Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from KYED: NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Harrison County Circuit Court, case number 26-CI-195. ( Filing fee $405; receipt number AKYEDC-6455358), filed by Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Syngenta Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B - State Court Docket, # 3 Exhibit
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5961551.), filed by GEORGE CALDWELL. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Waiver of Service, # 6 Waiver of Service, # 7 Waiver of Service)(Davis, Steven) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Paraquat Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from ILSD: COMPLAINT against Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Syngenta AG, Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5951215.), filed by Douglas Hilden. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Proposed Summons-Syngenta Crop Protection, # 3 Summons Proposed Summons-Syngenta AG, # 4 S
Case Management Order No. 25 — Ongoing Litigation Against Defendants
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This order establishes requirements for plaintiffs not participating in the Master Settlement Agreement, including those with pending cases, ineligible cases, or newly filed cases, to produce certain information.
Order Adopting Special Master's Report — Dismissal for Noncompliance with CMO 10
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The court adopts the Special Master's recommendation to dismiss 27 MDL member cases due to plaintiffs' failure to comply with their production obligations under Case Management Order No. 10.
Order Selecting Opt-Out Cases for Limited Discovery
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The Court selects cases from the Nachawati Law Group for limited discovery due to high opt-out rates, similar to prior selections from other firms.
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Overview
MDL 3004 remains active with settlement implementation ongoing and enforcement pressure on nonsettling plaintiffs. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel approved a Qualified Settlement Fund in March 2026 and issued Case Management Order No. 25 in July 2026, imposing Lone Pine-style evidentiary requirements on opt-outs. The court ordered depositions and third-party discovery for plaintiffs from three firms with 'exceedingly high opt-out rates' and mandated special master meetings for settlement declinants.
Key developments
PACER court filing on Dec 31: Paraquat Products Liability Litigation. ‖ Law360 news on Aug 10: Insurers Sue To Block Syngenta Parkinson's Suit Coverage - Law360. ‖ EPA News Release regulatory on Jun 30: EPA to Host Roundtable on Paraquat This Summer. ‖ PubMed research on Aug 3: A rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus Spenn) extract promotes oxidative stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana..
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Tracked MDLs
MDL 3004
S.D. Ill.
Paraquat products liability