Delays in Paraquat Lawsuits Leave Parkinson’s Victims Without Justice

Thousands of Parkinson’s patients suing Syngenta over its paraquat herbicide may never see trial due to repeated legal delays and worsening health. Many lead plaintiffs have already died.

Lawsuits allege Syngenta knew of paraquat’s link to Parkinson’s disease and suppressed evidence, even misleading the EPA. Internal documents support these claims.

A tentative federal settlement is in progress, but critics say it favors large law firms, offering little to individual victims.

Parkinson’s, a progressive and incurable disease, is rising in prevalence. Research increasingly ties it to pesticides like paraquat, which remains widely used in U.S. agriculture despite global bans and health risks.

The case highlights how corporate influence, weak regulation, and legal stalling can block justice — even as scientific evidence grows.

10-06-2025