Paraquat MDL Judge Adopts Disputed Special Master’s Report On Discovery Issues

Mealey's (December 16, 2022, 2:02 PM EST) -- EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A federal judge in Illinois on Dec. 15 adopted a report and recommendation from a special master related to discovery disputes in the multidistrict litigation for injuries allegedly caused by exposure to the pesticide paraquat, overruling the objections of both the plaintiffs and the defendants and finding that the special master did not abuse his discretion....