Published February 19, 2026 · Parkinson's Lawsuit Help
Pennsylvania has a long-standing agricultural workforce — both year-round farm employees and seasonal labor. Paraquat exposure was widespread on PA farms through the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. Farmworkers have legal rights regardless of employer size or immigration status.
Personal injury claims do not depend on immigration status
Pennsylvania law does not condition personal injury rights on immigration status. Farmworkers — including undocumented workers — can pursue paraquat Parkinson's claims under Pennsylvania law and federal product liability doctrine.
Wage records are not required
Many farmworkers were paid in cash, were not on official payroll, or were paid through labor contractors. Lack of formal wage records is not a bar to a paraquat claim. Witness statements, supervisor testimony, and circumstantial evidence can substitute.
Employer cooperation is not required
Most former employers will not voluntarily cooperate. Subpoena practice, public records requests, and third-party records (equipment dealers, co-ops, pesticide suppliers) can develop evidence without employer assistance.
Language and confidentiality
Reputable paraquat firms handle intake in Spanish and other languages, maintain strict client confidentiality, and do not share personal information with employers, ICE, or any other party.
Spousal and family exposure
Take-home pesticide exposure has been documented for several pesticides, including paraquat. Spouses and children of paraquat-exposed farmworkers who developed Parkinson's may also have viable claims.
The cost
Free case review. Contingency fee. No upfront cost. No fee unless you recover.
Get a free case review
If you or a family member were exposed to paraquat and have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, request a free case review. It takes 15 to 30 minutes by phone, costs nothing, and locks in your place while settlement options remain open. Check eligibility or call (717) 724-7503.