Published February 26, 2026 · Parkinson's Lawsuit Help
York County has one of the most diverse agricultural economies in Pennsylvania — corn, soybean, dairy, fruit orchards, and vegetable production. Paraquat use was extensive across many of those operations, and York County Parkinson's claimants are increasingly visible in the Philadelphia mass tort program.
York County agriculture
Approximately 30% of York County land is in agricultural use. Major crops include corn, soybean, alfalfa, small grains, and a significant fruit and vegetable industry. Paraquat was historically used as a burndown herbicide before planting and for orchard floor weed control.
Exposure categories
Year-round farm employees, seasonal harvest workers, orchard ground crews, custom applicators, and crop-dusting pilots all worked with or around paraquat in York County. Cumulative exposures over years are common.
Documentation availability
York County's larger operations maintained better records than typical migrant-labor operations. State pesticide applicator records, employer personnel files, and cooperative records often substantially help reconstruct exposure history.
Local healthcare context
York County residents have access to movement disorder specialists in nearby Hershey (Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center) and Philadelphia (Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health). Specialist confirmation of Parkinson's diagnosis strengthens both medical care and legal claims.
Filing in Philadelphia
York County residents can file paraquat claims in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas mass tort program under Pennsylvania's consent-by-registration jurisdiction. The Philadelphia program is widely considered the highest-value paraquat forum in the United States.
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.