Edward Younker

Paraquat is a herbicide that kills all vegetation it touches. It was originally developed in the 1940s and then sold to farmers under the trade name Gramoxone. The “no-touch” method of application leaves no residue, making it especially attractive for use on large acreages or land with low plant diversity. Its active ingredient, paraquat dichloride … Read more

A former farm worker who was poisoned by the toxic weed killer Paraquat is suing three of his alleged employers for negligence. The suit could have an impact on how companies in other industries handle their chemicals, and open up a precedent for others to make similar claims against those same companies. The “paraquat lawsuit … Read more

The Federal Court of the Eastern District of Texas has awarded $3.1 million to patients who were treated with a power morcellator, without their consent or knowledge. This is only one step on the long road to justice for women and unborn children whose lives were taken unlawfully due to medical malpractice during pregnancy. Patients … Read more

The American Cancer Society states that the procedure is usually performed during a surgery to remove uterine lining and can be used in some gynecologic cancers, such as ovarian cancer. But experts say it’s not always necessary because other less invasive options are available, like laser ablation or cryoablation with liquid nitrogen. The “power morcellator … Read more