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Marivain Family Appeals for Broader Compensation in Pesticide-Linked Leukemia Case

The family of Emmy Marivain, who died at 11 from leukemia tied to her mother’s pesticide exposure, has escalated their legal fight to France’s highest court.

La mère d’Emmy était fleuriste à Nantes (photo d’illustration).
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Overview

  • The Marivain family has filed an appeal in cassation seeking expanded compensation for the suffering caused by Emmy Marivain's leukemia and death.
  • Emmy’s leukemia was linked to her mother Laure Marivain’s exposure to pesticides while working as a florist during pregnancy.
  • In July 2023, the Fonds d’indemnisation des victimes de pesticides (FIVP) recognized the link and awarded €25,000 to each parent for moral damages.
  • The Court of Appeal of Rennes dismissed the family’s broader claims in December 2024, stating the requests were inadmissible under current legal frameworks.
  • Supported by Association PhytoVictimes, the family aims to challenge limitations on compensation for familial suffering and raise awareness of pesticide-related health risks.