Kentucky · Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do
Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do in Kentucky
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| Filing deadline | 1 year from discovery of Parkinson's diagnosis and paraquat connection (5-year repose)KRS § 413.140 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Kentucky?
Kentucky has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury from the date of discovery under KRS § 413.140, with a 5-year statute of repose. The discovery rule is critical for paraquat-Parkinson's claims. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: KRS § 413.140
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?
Kentucky has a unique paraquat history — the federal government sprayed paraquat on marijuana crops in the 1970s-80s, and the state also has extensive tobacco, corn, and soybean operations using paraquat. Kentucky has a favorable 1-year discovery rule with a 5-year repose period.
Medical facilities in Kentucky
UK HealthCare Movement Disorders Clinic
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 Kentucky.
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- KRS § 413.140