Paraquat Litigation, Florida Probate

Florida Probate Help for Paraquat Claims

If someone in your family developed Parkinson's disease after paraquat exposure and has passed away, Florida law usually requires a personal representative before a claim can move forward.

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Paraquat is a widely used herbicide, and agricultural workers, farmers, and people living near treated fields have filed claims alleging that exposure caused their Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a progressive condition, and the people affected are often exposed for years before litigation resolves. Florida law requires a personal representative to be appointed if the person affected has passed away and a claim needs to continue or a settlement needs to be received.

Where Things Stand Right Now

Thousands of paraquat cases are pending in federal court, with a tentative settlement framework under discussion for some time, though nothing final has been reached as of this writing. No jury verdict has yet been reached in the federal litigation; scheduled trials have been repeatedly delayed while the court works through expert-evidence disputes.

Case counts and any figures discussed here describe nationwide litigation handled by other firms, not results obtained by LD Legal, and are not a guarantee of any outcome in your case.

Why Probate Comes Into It

Courts are actively tracking claimant deaths: the federal paraquat litigation requires attorneys to report on the status of each plaintiff, including whether an estate representative has been appointed for anyone who has died. At least one case has already been brought by the trustee of a deceased man's estate, after paraquat exposure was alleged to have contributed to the illness that led to his death.

How This Works

Already have an attorney

You have a paraquat attorney

We coordinate with that firm to get the estate opened and a representative appointed so the claim can continue.

Don't have one yet

You haven't found one yet

We can point you toward attorneys who handle paraquat litigation while we start the Florida probate side.

Common Questions

My family member passed away during their case. What happens now?

A personal representative needs to be appointed to continue the case or receive any settlement funds. That's the Florida probate step, and it's what we handle.

Is it too late to file a paraquat claim?

That depends on exposure history, diagnosis, and applicable deadlines, which is a question for a paraquat attorney. We're glad to connect you with one if you don't have one already.

Does this cost me anything?

Our probate work in these cases is done on a no-fee-to-you basis unless there's a recovery, with the arrangement in writing up front.

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This is attorney advertising. Attorney responsible for this content: Long Duong, Florida Bar #11857, LD Legal, LLC, Gainesville, Florida. This page does not offer legal advice about your paraquat claim; consult the attorney handling that claim. No result is promised or guaranteed.