Tag: Paraquat Lawsuit Update

Overview Of Paraquat Litigation Trends
February 17, 2025 by Susan Mohr As of January 2025, the landscape of paraquat litigation has been marked by significant developments and shifting trends that have profoundly impacted the legal proceedings surrounding these cases. Paraquat, a widely used herbicide, has been at the center of numerous lawsuits alleging links between exposure and adverse health effects, particularly Parkinson’s disease. Over the past… Continue reading Overview Of Paraquat Litigation Trends
Key Legal Developments In Paraquat Cases
November 20, 2024 by Susan Mohr In October 2024, a judge dismissed four bellwether trials in the paraquat lawsuit due to issues with expert testimony. The judge ruled that the plaintiff’s expert, Dr. Martin Wells, did not provide sufficient evidence that exposure to paraquat increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Ten new bellwether cases were selected to move forward with discovery,… Continue reading Key Legal Developments In Paraquat Cases