People who suffered cancer, lung problems or other injuries after using a recalled Philips machine may file a Philips CPAP lawsuit for potential compensation. Philips recalled millions of its CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines because of potential carcinogen and toxic chemical exposure.
If you developed cancer or other serious injuries after using a Philips CPAP machine, you may be entitled to compensation. Get a free case review.
People are filing Philips CPAP lawsuits because the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam in recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator devices may cause cancer and serious respiratory problems.
Individual injury lawsuits seek compensation for injuries and claim Philips manufactured defective devices but didn’t warn the public of the risk or serious injuries. A handful of class-action lawsuits demand that Philips pay for the cost of replacing CPAP devices.
The Philips CPAP recall in June 2021 affected millions of CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator devices. The company said degraded PE-PUR foam may release black particles and toxic gasses that users may inhale or swallow.
The CPAP device maker announced on Sept. 1, 2021, that it would repair or replace recalled devices, but it may take a year to complete the process. In the meantime, people may need to find Philips CPAP alternatives.
Degraded sound abatement foam can cause a wide variety of health problems, and injuries claimed in Philips CPAP lawsuits range from cancer to organ damage.
Philips received reports of headaches, airway irritation, chest pressure, cough and sinus infection, but other potential health risks include “serious injury which can be life-threatening or cause permanent impairment.”
Philips’ lab tests showed degraded foam from devices included in the Philips CPAP recall may release many toxic chemicals, including: Toluene diamine, toluene diisocyanate, diethylene glycol, dimethyl diazine, and phenol, 2,6-bis (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(1-methylpropyl)-.
These chemicals can cause a number of side effects.
Anyone who used a recalled Philips Bi-PAP, CPAP or ventilator and suffered the Philips CPAP side effects mentioned earlier or those who lost a loved one because of these injuries may be eligible to file a lawsuit.
Injuries included in potential lawsuits include many types of cancer, respiratory problems and organ damage related to using a recalled Philips CPAP device. You may qualify if you suffered any of the injuries mentioned.
If you aren’t sure if you qualify, a CPAP lawyer can help you determine your eligibility at no cost to you. Make sure you speak to an attorney right away.
If a recalled Philips CPAP has injured you or a loved one, you have a right to file a claim for potential compensation. Lawyers taking Philips CPAP lawsuit claims will investigate your claim free of charge to see if you qualify. Time is limited to file, so talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.
According to Philips, “these potential health risks could result in a wide range of potential patient impact, from transient potential injuries, symptoms and complications, as well as possibly serious injury which can be life-threatening or cause permanent impairment.”
You or a loved one may be injured permanently because of a faulty BiPAP, CPAP or ventilator. Filing a lawsuit may pay for past and future medical bills, hold Philips accountable for putting you or a loved one at risk and compensate you for pain and suffering.
The Philips CPAP lawsuits are in their initial stages, and there have been no settlements or jury verdicts yet. Because millions of CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator devices have been recalled, lawyers expect a large number of lawsuits.
On Sept. 30, 2021, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) will hear arguments for centralizing 32 Philips CPAP lawsuits in multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Some lawyers have speculated that potential Philips CPAP settlement amounts could range from $100,000 to $500,000. However, it’s still too early in the litigation to give an accurate amount.
Typically, jury verdicts from bellwether trials give plaintiffs and defendants an idea of the value of each case, though cases can settle any time before trial. So far, no trial dates have been set.
When you contact a lawyer about your potential Philips CPAP injury case, they may ask you questions about your experience with your CPAP machine. Make sure you gather medical records, medical bills, receipts and any other documents to answer questions with as much detail as possible.
Tell the lawyer about any serious Philips CPAP side effects your doctor diagnosed you with, especially serious breathing problems, organ damage or cancer. Have your medical records handy to answer questions.
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