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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. California’s Proposition 65 requires warnings for chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. CLRA and UCL provide additional consumer protection causes of action.
2028-06-30
Where to File in California
California paraquat cases can be filed in the superior court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where exposure occurred. Fresno County, Kern County, and other Central Valley counties are primary venues given the concentration of agricultural operations and farmworker populations. Federal claims are coordinated through MDL 3004 in S.D. Illinois. California’s strong discovery rules and broad document production requirements benefit plaintiffs.
Exposure in California
Source: USDA ERS
Source: California NAWS
Source: CA Dept of Pesticide Regulation