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Judge Slams Chevron and Syngenta’s Attempt to Shift Paraquat Cases, Upholding Philadelphia’s Mass Tort System

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania state judge has dismissed a request from Chevron and Syngenta to transfer multiple lawsuits involving paraquat weedkiller out of the city’s mass tort system. In a ruling on July 17, 2025, the judge characterized the companies’ appeal as misguided, affirming that the existing system is tailored specifically to handle such cases. This decision comes as the legality and safety of paraquat, a widely used herbicide, has been under scrutiny due to its alleged connections to serious health risks, including Parkinson’s disease. The pharmaceutical and agricultural companies sought a venue shift … Read more

Judge Slams Chevron and Syngenta’s Bid to Shift Paraquat Cases, Calls Move ‘Daft’

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A Pennsylvania state judge has firmly rejected a bid from Chevron and Syngenta to transfer several lawsuits involving paraquat weedkiller out of Philadelphia’s specialized mass tort court. The judge characterized the request as “daft” and asserted the court’s design specifically accommodates such complex litigation. The lawsuits in question involve claims that paraquat, a widely used herbicide, is linked to Parkinson’s disease. This legal push is part of a larger confrontation over the safety and regulation of the chemical, which has drawn scrutiny and legal challenges in various jurisdictions. In recent years, the mass tort system … Read more