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US Senators Demand EPA Ban Paraquat Over Parkinson’s Disease Link

Seven Senators Join Congressional Push to Prohibit Toxic Herbicide Seven US senators issued an urgent appeal to the Environmental Protection Agency on October 31, 2024, demanding a nationwide ban on Paraquat, a controversial herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease and various cancers. The senators’ letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan follows earlier pressure from 47 Members...
Published on December 6, 2024

Congressional Leaders Demand Ban on Toxic Herbicide Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

Health Concerns Mount as Agricultural Chemical Usage Rises A growing coalition of U.S. lawmakers is pressing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prohibit the use of paraquat, a controversial herbicide linked to severe health risks, including Parkinson’s disease. The push for a nationwide ban comes amid increasing evidence of the chemical’s toxicity and its expanding...
Published on November 13, 2024

The Hidden Cost of America’s Most Controversial Herbicide: One Rancher’s Story

From Dream Ranch to Health Nightmare In 2004, John Platt and his wife purchased 26 acres of pristine woodlands in Florida’s panhandle, envisioning a peaceful horse ranch where they could build their future. Armed with determination and paraquat, a powerful herbicide, they began transforming the untamed land into their dream property. For eight years, Platt...
Published on November 2, 2024

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Glossary of Legal Definitions and Terminology   There is a lot of legal terminology and lingo that can sometimes be confusing.  The Lawsuits.org team compiled a list of the terms and definitions that are common in our industry.  Check out these definitions and become an expert in legal terminology!   Term Definition Example Usage/Case Type...
Published on September 13, 2024

California’s Paraquat Ban Gains Momentum in State Legislature

Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease, Prompting Legislative Action California has taken a significant step towards banning the controversial herbicide paraquat, as a pivotal state legislative committee approved the measure on Thursday. The proposed ban, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, would prohibit the use, manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale of...
Published on May 30, 2024

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Published on November 19, 2022