Maine · Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do
Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do in Maine
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| Filing deadline | 6 years from discovery of Parkinson's diagnosis and paraquat connectionM.R.S.A. § 752 |
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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 Maine?
Maine has a 6-year statute of limitations for product liability claims under 14 M.R.S.A. § 752, one of the longest in the nation, with the discovery rule applicable to latent toxic exposure injuries. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: M.R.S.A. § 752
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?
Maine's potato farming industry in Aroostook County and blueberry operations in Washington and Hancock counties have used paraquat. The state's agricultural workers in these regions face paraquat exposure risk. Maine has a favorable 6-year statute of limitations for product liability.
Medical facilities in Maine
Maine Medical Center Neurology
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 Maine.
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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- M.R.S.A. § 752