Weitz & Luxenberg is investigating cases of injuries from the chemical DCPA, also called Dacthal. We are accepting — as clients for pesticide lawsuits — people who developed severe injuries and birth defects after being exposed to DCPA. We anticipate hearing from farming families, who were endangered while working.
This toxic chemical may cause birth defects and severe injuries to children exposed to this substance in utero. If you were pregnant and exposed to this DCPA pesticide, please reach out to us. We want to help you get compensation for the injuries caused by this dangerous herbicide.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has suspended registering the herbicide “dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).” This has the effect of essentially making the herbicide banned. (1)
DCPA Harms Infants
The EPA felt compelled to stop registrations of DCPA because of “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.” (2)
These injuries are typically linked to:
- Low birth weight.
- Impaired brain development.
- Decreased IQ.
- Impaired motor skills later in life that are potentially irreversible.
The danger of DCPA is so severe that the EPA used its emergency suspension authority for the first time in almost 40 years. (3)
The “EPA estimates that some pregnant individuals handling DCPA products could be subjected to exposures four to 20 times greater than what EPA has estimated is safe for unborn babies.” (4)
EPA Issues Emergency Order Regarding DCPA
DCPA is an approved herbicide for controlling weeds in a variety of settings, including agricultural. However, on August 6, 2024, the EPA issued “a Data Call-In (DCI) to AMVAC Chemical Corporation.” (5)
AMVAC is the manufacturer of DCPA. AMVAC has yet to adequately address the serious health risks for people who work with and around DCPA. (6)
W&L Accepting Clients Exposed to DCPA
W&L is exploring lawsuits on behalf of clients who have been harmed by DCPA. These individuals may be entitled to compensation:
- Women who are currently pregnant and were exposed to DCPA.
- Women exposed to DCPA who gave birth to a child with low birth weight, developmental defects — or both — in last 10 years.
- Parents of children born in last 10 years with developmental defects, who were exposed to DCPA while in utero.
Exposure to DCPA can occur if you:
- Apply DCPA.
- Live or work on a farm or facility where DCPA is applied.
- Live within one mile of a farm or facility where DCPA is applied.
Were you or a family member exposed to the Dacthal herbicide? Get help from experienced environmental attorneys today. Call Weitz & Luxenberg for a free consultation.
(833) 977-3437Crops Affected by DCPA
DCPA is generally applied to fruits and vegetables. The crops DCPA is most commonly used on include broccoli, onions, cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli rabe, bok choy, radishes, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, and kale.
People in these states may be more at risk from DCPA, since it was used the most in these areas:
- California (especially these counties: Monterey, Imperial, Fresno, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Ventura, San Benito, and Stanislaus).
- Washington.
- Arizona.
- Colorado.
- Wisconsin.
- Michigan (southeast area of state).
- Ohio (northwest area of state).
- Oregon (northern area of state).
- Texas (southern area of state).
Get Financial Compensation for Injuries
If DCPA exposure has harmed your child, our attorneys may be able to help you get:
- Compensation for all related medical bills.
- Compensation for your time seeking treatment for your child.
- Compensation for all of your family’s pain and suffering.
Families suffering from DCPA exposure are encouraged to contact Weitz & Luxenberg. We can help you to file lawsuits against the manufacturer of DCPA to get the compensation and justice you deserve.
We offer you a free, no-obligation consultation regarding your legal rights. To schedule your free consultation, please call us at (833) 977-3437 or submit the form on this page.
DCPA Lawsuits
Weitz & Luxenberg has extensive experience in settling and litigating dangerous chemical exposure lawsuits. We have represented thousands of people who were significantly harmed by toxic chemicals, such as the weedkiller Roundup.
We are a nationally recognized firm with a lengthy history of litigating personal injury cases. In the past nearly four decades, we have achieved more than $19 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Contact us today to explore your legal options.
