Corporations are often held accountable for their products, services and actions due to the legal justice system of America. And in the case of Paraquat poisoning things are no different. The unfortunate effects of the herbicide has caused much frustration and pain for families across the country.
Therefore, there have been numerous lawsuits and legal actions related to paraquat and its alleged health effects, which we would like to help you understand. Some of these lawsuits have shed light on corporate responsibility and product liability regarding the manufacturing, distribution, and use of paraquat, which is part of what we will explore in this blog post.
The corporate responsibilities
Corporations are required to warn their customers about certain aspects of their products or services, if they can be considered dangerous or potentially hazardous for an individuals health. In these cases, it becomes possible for plaintiffs to argue that companies knew, or should have known, about the risks and failed to inform users adequately.
Failure to do so can result in lawsuits pertaining to negligence, since the company can be found lacking in their duty to provide sufficient warnings and instructions regarding the potential health hazards of the product.
Not only are the companies required to warn customers, but the corporations should also ensure adequate levels of safety through product testing. A number of plaintiffs have already raised questions regarding this practice as well.
They have argued that the companies producing the herbicide have a duty to conduct thorough testing, provide accurate information about the potential risks, and take appropriate measures to minimize harm to users and the environment.
Finally, these lawsuits have also highlighted the need of regulatory agencies, in terms of overseeing the safety of herbicides like paraquat. Here the lawyers and plaintiffs have been arguing that manufacturers should have adhered to regulatory guidelines and standards, and that failure to do so may have opened up the companies to product liability claims.
How to seek justice as an affected individual
If you, or a loved one, have been affected by the herbicide known as Paraquat, one effective way to seek justice, is to consider entering a mass tort. These lawsuits are classified as civil actions, where they involve a number of plaintiffs, but unlike a class action lawsuit, they are handled on an individual basis, but where the pretrial proceedings are bundled together.
This means that evidence gathering and other pretrial aspects are handled as a combined case, making it cheaper for the individuals affected to seek legal justice, while also providing a stronger case overall, as the collective strength of multiple plaintiffs results in a pooling of resources, representation and expert opinions.
All in all, this makes mass torts as a popular and effective legal mechanism, for individuals or groups of people seeking compensation for health issues they attribute to paraquat exposure, and the collective action increases the chances of obtaining a favorable outcome against well-funded defendants.
If you wish to explore your options in terms of being a part of such a lawsuit, consider contacting Shamis & Gentile, P.A. today for a free case evaluation. Our expert lawyers will help guide you towards the best possible outcome, and offer you a professional service from start to finish.
