Maryland · Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do
Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do in Maryland
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from discovery of Parkinson's diagnosis and paraquat connectionJud. Proc. § 5-101 |
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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 Maryland?
Maryland has a 3-year statute of limitations for product liability claims under Md. Code Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101, with the discovery rule applicable to latent toxic exposure injuries. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Jud. Proc. § 5-101
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?
Maryland's Eastern Shore agricultural operations have used paraquat on corn, soybeans, and specialty crops. The Delmarva Peninsula farming corridor has significant farmworker populations with occupational paraquat exposure. Maryland has a 3-year statute of limitations for product liability.
Medical facilities in Maryland
Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
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 Maryland.
What happens when I check?
You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.
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- Jud. Proc. § 5-101