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Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do in New York

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Filing deadline3 years from discovery of Parkinson's diagnosis and paraquat connectionCPLR § 214

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 New York?

New York has a 3-year statute of limitations for product liability claims under CPLR § 214, with the discovery rule applicable to latent toxic exposure injuries. A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from discovery of Parkinson's diagnosis and paraquat connection

Source: CPLR § 214

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.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

New York's diverse agriculture includes apple orchards, grape vineyards, dairy farm operations, and vegetable farms where paraquat has been used. The Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and Long Island agricultural regions have workers with paraquat exposure. New York has a 3-year statute of limitations.

Medical facilities in New York

  • Columbia University 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 New York.

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Sources

  1. CPLR § 214