Florida · Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do
Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do in Florida
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Florida?
4-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. FDUTPA consumer protection claims may carry a separate 4-year SOL. The generous filing window benefits plaintiffs who discovered the paraquat-Parkinson’s connection recently. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Florida’s 4-year statute of limitations — one of the longest in the country — gives paraquat plaintiffs a generous filing window. The state’s significant citrus, sugarcane, and vegetable agriculture involves historical paraquat use, particularly in the Central Florida and South Florida agricultural regions. The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) provides additional legal theories. Florida’s large retiree population includes many former agricultural workers from other states who have retired to Florida.
Florida paraquat cases can be filed in the circuit court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where exposure occurred. Palm Beach County, Hendry County (sugarcane region), and Central Florida citrus counties are relevant venues. Miami-Dade and Hillsborough County circuit courts handle significant product liability volume. Federal claims are coordinated through MDL 3004 in S.D. Illinois.
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do overview. This page covers the local information available for Florida.
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