Overview

• Emmy Marivain, who died at age 11 from leukemia, is the first child recognized by the French government as a victim of prenatal pesticide exposure.
• Her mother, Laure Marivain, was exposed to pesticides while working as a florist, unaware of the potential health risks.
• The Fonds d'indemnisation des victimes de pesticides acknowledged the link between Emmy's illness and her mother's occupational exposure.
• Laure Marivain is challenging the compensation offered, seeking recognition for the suffering endured by her daughter and family.
• The case has sparked calls for better regulation and awareness of pesticide use in the floral industry, which lacks strict controls compared to agriculture.