Paraquat Parkinson’s Lawsuit in Louisiana

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Statute of Limitations

Louisiana has a 1-year liberative prescription for delictual actions under La. Civ. Code art. 3492, with the contra non valentem doctrine tolling the period until the plaintiff discovers the injury and its cause.

1 year from discovery of Parkinson's diagnosis and paraquat connection

Louisiana Data

Exposure in Louisiana

Source: USDA NASS Louisiana Sugarcane Statistics; American Sugar Cane League

Source: LSU AgCenter; EPA Paraquat Usage Data

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Louisiana

LSU Health Shreveport Neurology - Movement Disorders

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