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Farmers Demand Paraquat Ban Amid Parkinson's Disease Claims

12/16/2025

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In 2025, investigations by MLive and AL.com flagged concerns about paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease.
Dave Jilbert, an Ohio farmer diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2021, claims paraquat exposure caused his condition and has sued Syngenta.
Terri McGrath from Michigan, whose family has Parkinson's, describes paraquat exposure on their farm.
Both advocate for a paraquat ban and regulatory action amid lawsuits against its manufacturers.

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Story summary

In 2025, investigations by MLive and AL.com flagged concerns about paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease.
Dave Jilbert, an Ohio farmer diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2021, claims paraquat exposure caused his condition and has sued Syngenta.
Terri McGrath from Michigan, whose family has Parkinson's, describes paraquat exposure on their farm.
Both advocate for a paraquat ban and regulatory action amid lawsuits against its manufacturers.