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flag U.S. farmers sue Syngenta and Chevron, claiming paraquat caused their Parkinson’s despite known risks and lack of warnings.

flag Thousands of U.S. farmers and agricultural workers, including Alabama’s Mac Barlow and Ohio’s Dave Jilbert, are suing Syngenta and Chevron over claims that paraquat, a widely used herbicide, caused their Parkinson’s disease. flag Despite the chemical being banned in over 60 countries, it remains legal in the U.S., where 11 to 17 million pounds are sprayed annually. flag Plaintiffs argue manufacturers knew of the risks but failed to warn users, citing a lack of family history of neurological disorders and long-term exposure. flag Over 6,400 lawsuits are pending, with no trials yet held, as health experts and advocates push for stricter regulations or a nationwide ban.

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