Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. Iowa’s comparative fault system applies. The discovery rule starts when the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered the connection between paraquat and Parkinson’s.
2028-06-30
Where to File in Iowa
Iowa paraquat cases can be filed in the district court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where exposure occurred. Polk County (Des Moines), Linn County (Cedar Rapids), and agricultural counties throughout the state are relevant venues. Federal claims are coordinated through MDL 3004 in S.D. Illinois. Iowa’s rural character and strong agricultural tradition mean that many potential plaintiffs are current or former farmers and applicators.
Exposure in Iowa
Source: USGS Pesticide Use Estimates
Source: USDA Census of Agriculture
Source: USDA Census of Agriculture