Answer · The Paraquat lawsuit is a mass tort against Syngenta, Chevron alleging Parkinson's disease, consolidated in MDL 3004 (S.D. Ill.). TortSignal scores this litigation 60/100 with a mid-stage campaign currently open. Estimated case value: $100K – $500K per qualifying claim.
Paraquat is a restricted-use herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease in agricultural workers. Defendants are struggling on causation arguments. MDL has shown consistent plaintiff momentum.
Signal Score
60
Opportunity Score
70
Risk Score (lower is better)
38
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Filing velocity · last 12 weeks
172 filings / wk
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Plaintiff profile
Estimated case value range
$100K – $500K per qualifying claim
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Defendant(s)
Syngenta, Chevron
Competition
moderate
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Who qualifies
Agricultural workers, landscapers, or farm communities with documented Paraquat exposure (mixing, spraying, or proximity) diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Litigation status
MDL 3004 in S.D. Illinois. Bellwether trials scheduled for late 2026. Fresh wave of filings against Syngenta in early 2026.
Lead jurisdiction
Southern Illinois
Apr 13, 2026 · Law360
Fresh Paraquat filings target Syngenta in S.D. Illinois MDL
Apr 04, 2026 · Reuters
Bellwether trials scheduled for Q4 2026 in Paraquat MDL
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Plaintiffs allege Syngenta and Chevron failed to warn about the link between Paraquat herbicide exposure and Parkinson's disease in agricultural workers and nearby communities.
Agricultural workers, landscapers, or individuals living near treated fields with documented Paraquat exposure who were diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Qualifying claims are valued between $100,000 and $500,000 depending on disease progression and exposure documentation.
MDL 3004 is consolidated in the Southern District of Illinois. Bellwether trials are scheduled for Q4 2026.
Open aggressive intake. Plaintiff momentum is strong and defendants are struggling on causation. Focus on agricultural states.
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