Back to all topics

Paraquat

Active

Herbicide exposure associated with Parkinson's disease.

Latest News

Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

M Live Michigan Dec 15, 2025
Read full article

Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

NJ.comDec 15, 2025
Read full article

Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

The OregonianDec 15, 2025
Read full article

Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

MassLiveDec 15, 2025
Read full article

Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

cleveland.comDec 15, 2025
Read full article

Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

syracuse.comDec 15, 2025
Read full article

Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

Staten Island AdvanceDec 15, 2025
Read full article

Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

Mechanicsburg Patriot News Dec 15, 2025
Read full article

Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

AL.comDec 15, 2025
Read full article

Trump Embraces Pesticides After Previously Promising Crackdown

Despite saying he would protect Americans from "harmful chemicals" like pesticides, Trump and his administration seem to be embracing them.

NewsweekNov 22, 2025
Read full article

The Clue to Unlocking Parkinson’s May Be All Around Us

There is a growing mountain of imperfect but troubling evidence that pesticides and other chemicals may be behind the exploding rates of the disease.

The New York TimesSep 8, 2025
Read full article

Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria, research shows

Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it

The GuardianJul 6, 2025
Read full article

Kerala woman sentenced to death: what is paraquat, toxic chemical used as poison?

Paraquat, also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen, is a toxic chemical and one of the world’s most-used herbicides.

The Indian ExpressJan 25, 2025
Read full article

‘My right side was paralysed, I was so sick’: the pesticide poisonings in Brazil that lead back to the UK

Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south

The GuardianDec 8, 2024
Read full article

Farmers' warning over paraquat chemical's link to Parkinson's Disease

When spraying crops, John O'Brien would end up covered in chemicals including paraquat. He's one of six farmers from Crookwell who say they have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Oct 28, 2024
Read full article

Australia's top neurologists call for chemical regulator to ban paraquat herbicide over links with Parkinson's disease

Dozens of neurologists are calling on the Australian chemicals regulator to ban paraquat, a toxic herbicide that has been linked to the development of Parkinson's disease.

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Oct 27, 2024
Read full article

‘Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn’: the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas

Pesticides banned in the EU are still used in the Central American country, affecting workers and ecosystems, all to meet the demand for ‘perfect’ fruit in the west

The GuardianSep 17, 2024
Read full article

Australia's peak farm lobby tries to silence members after ABC investigation exposes Parkinson's link to controversial chemical

This farmer chose to speak up as peak lobby group closes ranks in the wake of investigations exposing Parkinson's link to chemical.

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Sep 10, 2024
Read full article

Low-income California Latinos at higher risk from Parkinson’s-linked weedkiller

Analysis finds majority of paraquat, banned in 60 countries, is used in counties where Latinos make up 75% of the population or higher

The GuardianMar 29, 2024
Read full article

US court bans three weedkillers and finds EPA broke law in approval process

Ruling, specific to three dicamba-based weedkillers, is major blow to Bayer, BASF and Syngenta

The GuardianFeb 7, 2024
Read full article

Submit Your Claim Information

If you believe you have a legal claim, fill out the form below. This is for demonstration purposes only.

PROVIDING YOUR INFORMATION DOES NOT ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP AND YOUR INFORMATION MAY BE SHARED WITH A DIFFERENT LAW FIRM WHO MAY CONTACT YOU.