Juul e-cigarettes are all the rage among younger generations. They have also been touted as healthier alternatives to traditional cigarettes. Healthier because they do not use smoke, only vapor, to deliver nicotine. However, there have been numerous reports about the dangers of Juul e-cigarettes. Like disastrous health conditions, addiction among minors, and death. For that reason, lawsuits against Juul abound. Lawsuits allege that Juul is guilty of false advertising, deceptive sales, labeling, and targeting young people in its marketing tactics.
About the Cases
As of July 2020, there were over 750 active cases against Juul Labs or involving Juul Labs. The cases allege that Juul Labs knowingly and unethically targeted younger people in their marketing across channels, including social media. They also allege that Juul promoted nicotine use. They failed to warn that their products are more addictive than traditional tobacco cigarettes on their packaging and marketing. Juul’s products are unreasonably dangerous to users.
Dangers of Juul E-Cigarettes
The cases involving Juul e-cigarettes have alleged that using the e-cigs can cause lung disease, lung injury, and even wrongful death. High-profile lawsuits are alleging that vaping Juul pods caused the wrongful death of David Wakefield. David, A 19-year-old who died in his sleep after returning from the hospital after being treated for a Juul-related lung injury. Lawsuits have also alleged that Juul Labs has sold defective Juul pods, which are deeply dangerous to users. In 2019, a lawsuit was filed that stated that Juul Labs sold over 1 million mint-flavored Juul pods that had been “contaminated.”
What to Do if You or a Loved One is Affected by Juul E-Cigarettes
If you or a loved one have used Juul e-cigarettes and have subsequently developed a lung injury or lung disease, you may be eligible for compensation either through an individual lawsuit or by joining an existing class action lawsuit against Juul Labs. You should contact a trusted personal injury attorney with experience in drug lawsuits or familiar with the Juul cases.
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We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
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