Gramoxone® is a non-selective herbicide used to control
broadleaf weeds and grasses with an active ingredient called
paraquat. It is alleged that paraquat exposure is linked to
Parkinson's disease.
Siskinds Desmeules, Siskinds LLP's Quebec-based affiliate,
has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all Canadians who
have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after using and/or
being exposed to Gramoxone®, since July 1, 1963.
Paraquat
Paraquat, also known as paraquat dichloride or
N,N′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride, is a toxic
chemical used as a herbicide marketed under the name Gramoxone®
and manufactured by the Syngenta entities since 1963. It is
often sold as a liquid concentrate with a dark blue-green color and
a strong, sour or putrid, odor.
