In 2016, the FDA began to regulate vape products in accordance with the Tobacco Control Act. The FDA has focused on preventing vaping firms from marketing their products to teenagers and children.
Legal action can be taken for a number of reasons, including marketing to children, lung injury deaths, battery explosions, and failure to warn of other health conditions.
Recent vaping lawsuits include
- In August 2019, a class action lawsuit was filed against JUUL Laboratories, Inc. Two big tobacco companies were also sued for marketing nicotine-containing products towards teens and preteens.
- After their daughter had seizures, the parents of a girl aged 15 filed a suit against JUUL Labs, Inc. The parents claim that the companies deliberately targeted teenagers.
- A recent lawsuit involved a Houston man who suffered second- and third-degree injuries after his e-cigarette device burst inside his pants. The burns extended from his left thigh down to his calf.
Some victims have already won their cases:
- In 2015, a Californian woman was awarded $1.9 million after the battery of her e-cigarette exploded in her car. Her seat and dress caught fire, leading to several second-degree burns and permanent scars.
- A Florida man was awarded $2 million in 2018 after his four teeth were knocked out by an e-cigarette that exploded inside his mouth. The jury found R-L Sales, the seller of the battery, to be 100% negligent.
Vaping injury can be irreversible, causing lifelong health issues. Compensation can be used to pay for medical costs and treatments that will improve the victim’s life.
What to Do if You Have Been Harmed by Vape Products?
Victims who suffer from vaping-related illnesses and injuries are seeking and receiving the compensation that they deserve.
If you have been harmed by an e-cigarette or vape pen (or any other vaping device), you are not alone.
W. Lee Clark & Associates is a dedicated law firm based in Lakewood Ranch, FL, specializing in personal injury, slip and fall injury attorneys near you, mass torts, defective product lawyer near you, tobacco and vaping-related cases, and wrongful death attorney in Florida. With extensive experience and a client-first approach, the firm proudly serves clients throughout Manatee, Sarasota, Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties. Whether you’ve been injured due to a defective product or are seeking justice for the wrongful death of a loved one, W. Lee Clark & Associates provides the guidance and legal representation you need to protect your rights and pursue compensation. Schedule your consultation today!