The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has taken the rare step of exercising its emergency powers under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (“FIFRA”) to immediately suspend the use of the dangerous pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (“Dacthal” or “DCPA”).
What is Dacthal DCPA?
Dacthal DCPA is manufactured by AMVAC Chemical Corporation and used to control weeds in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings. While used on turf in recreational areas, ball fields, and parks, Dacthal DCPA is primarily used on crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and onions.
The EPA has determined there are no practical mitigation measures, including personal protective equipment and engineering controls, that can be put in place to allow continued use of Dacthal DCPA. Due to the serious and imminent harm posed by Dacthal DCPA, an emergency exists such that the EPA’s order of suspension effective immediately is necessary. Therefore, Dacthal DCPA is so dangerous that it must be immediately pulled from the market.
Do I Have a Dacthal Lawsuit Claim?
The following individuals may qualify for a Dacthal DCPA Lawsuit Claim:
- Pregnant women serving as agricultural workers on farms where Dacthal DCPA was used;
- Pregnant women living near farms or other treated areas and were exposed to Dacthal DCPA through air, soil, or water pathways;
- Pregnant women exposed to turf treated with Dacthal DCPA in recreational areas, ball fields, and parks.
The EPA has determined that the babies of pregnant women exposed to Dacthal DCPA are subject to altered thyroid hormone levels, which can lead to irreversible:
- low birth weight;
- impaired brain development;
- decreased IQ; and
- impaired motor skills later in life.
If you or a loved one have been exposed to Dacthal DCPA and suffered one or more of the above injuries, it is strongly recommended that you seek counsel with our Dacthal DCPA lawyers, who are experienced in Dacthal DCPA claims and injuries.
Stark & Stark Dacthal birth defect attorneys are actively seeking Dacthal DCPA settlements and intend to file Dacthal DCPA lawsuits against manufacturers on behalf of individuals injured by these dangerous chemicals.
Contact a Stark & Stark Dacthal DCPA Lawyer to Assess Your Claim.
The Stark & Stark law firm is committed to holding manufacturers liable when their products improperly endanger the public. Our Dacthal DCPA lawyers are experienced in mass tort and class action litigation and in negotiating with manufacturers and their settlement representatives.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from Dacthal DCPA, you may be entitled to compensation through the litigation process or via settlement.
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Please contact Stark & Stark to speak with a Dacthal DCPA attorney, free of charge, who can help assess any claims that you may have and to help you to understand the Dacthal DCPA settlement and lawsuit process.
