Dacthal
Did you or a loved one use the pesticide “Dacthal” during pregnancy and deliver children with birth defects?
If so, you may be entitled to compensation from the party responsible.
Why might you or a loved one be entitled to compensation?
EPA’s Emergency Order to Stop Use of Dacthal (DCPA)
On August 6, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the suspension of the use of pesticide Dacthal, for the serious health risks it can pose to unborn babies whose pregnant mothers were exposed to it.
The EPA initiated this suspension because “unborn babies whose pregnant mothers are exposed to DCPA, sometimes without even knowing the exposure has occurred, could experience changes to fetal thyroid hormone levels, and these changes are generally linked to low birth weight, impaired brain development, decreased IQ, and impaired motor skills later in life, some of which may be irreversible.”
Dovel & Luner is investigating potential claims on behalf of pregnant mothers who were exposed to or used Dacthal throughout their pregnancy and delivered infants with birth defects, including low birth weight, impaired brain development, decreased IQ, and impaired motor skills.
What is Dacthal (DCPA)?
According to the EPA, “DCPA is a pesticide registered to control weeds in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings, but is primarily used on crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions.”
Read more from the EPA here.
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