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About This Case
Shine Lawyers is investigating a potential class action on behalf of Australians who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or are experiencing Parkinson's symptoms after being exposed to the widely used commercial-strength herbicide, Paraquat.
This class action investigation aims to determine whether the manufacturers of paraquat knew or should have known about the associated risks and failed to adequately warn consumers.
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Who May Be Eligible
To express your interest in the class action investigation, you must: Have been exposed to the toxic herbicide Paraquat, including (but not limited to) products sold under the trade names Gramoxone, Gramoxone 250 Herbicide, and Gramoxone 360 Pro Herbicide, or any other product containing Paraquat; AND Have since been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or may be experiencing Parkinson's symptoms; OR Be registering on behalf of a family member who meets the criteria above and has since passed away.
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How to Register
To express your interest on a confidential, no-cost, no-obligation basis, please click the button below and fill out the form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is paraquat?
Paraquat is the trade name for N,N-dimethyl-4,4-bipyridinium dichloride. It’s a chemical that’s been used in multiple Australian herbicide products. Paraquat was first manufactured in 1962 and is now banned in over 70 countries worldwide due to it’s associated health affect.
Which Australian products have paraquat in them?
Australian named products with paraquat in them include, but are not limited to: Gramoxone : A widely recognised paraquat-based herbicide used for non-selective weed control. Spray.Seed : A combination herbicide containing paraquat and diquat, commonly used for pre-planting weed management. Reclaim : A paraquat-based product designed for controlling a broad spectrum of weeds. Revolver : Another herbicide formulation that includes paraquat, utilized in various cropping systems. Paraquat 250 SL : A generic formulation indicating a concentration of 250 grams per litre of paraquat.
How do I know if I have been exposed to paraquat?
You may have been exposed to paraquat if you have: Worked as a certified applicator. Worked on a farm under a certified applicator. Worked on a farm and suspect that Paraquat was used, but have no means to prove it. Lived or worked near farming operations.
What crops is paraquat used on?
The crops paraquat are typically used on include, but are not limited to: Broad acre farming Wheat Oil seed Pulses Grape production Fruit production Cane production.
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