Millions of Americans rely on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines to aid with sleep apnea. While many of these devices are safe and effective, a series of lawsuits filed against the large multinational corporation Philips have cited that this company’s products are linked to increased cancer risk.
If you were diagnosed with cancer after using a Philips CPAP, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. The product liability attorneys at Marrone Law Firm, LLC are currently representing injured victims in lawsuits against Philips. We can provide a free consultation to review the facts of your potential CPAP lawsuit in Philadelphia and advise you about the next steps to hold the company accountable for harm.
In 2021, Philips Respironics issued a voluntary recall of certain CPAP machines, along with other ventilation devices including specific BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) products and mechanical ventilator devices. Many of Philips’ CPAP and BiPAP models were included in the recall, including the A-Series, DreamStation, C-Series, and System One devices. The devices included in the recall were found to contain polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam.
When exposed to heat and humidity, that foam broke down and released chemicals that the user could inhale or swallow. In the hundreds of lawsuits filed against Philips by injured consumers since the 2021 recall, victims have alleged multiple, serious injuries and other physical complications from the degraded foam. These injuries include:
After issuing its 2021 recall, Philips changed the foam to a silicone material. The company also agreed to pay $479 million to injured consumers who had filed class action lawsuits related to the recalled machines. This was followed by an agreement to pay $1.1 billion in April 2024 to settle personal injury claims alleging that its devices resulted in serious or fatal injuries.
There are still hundreds of plaintiff cases pending involving various injury and wrongful death claims related to Philip’s CPAP and BiPAP machines, including a growing number of federal lawsuits. If you believe you may be eligible to file a CPAP lawsuit in Philadelphia, it is important to seek the help of an attorney as soon as you can.
If you own or owned one of the machines that Philips recalled and used the machine for a continuous period of time (usually a minimum of six months), and were subsequently diagnosed with cancer, organ damage, respiratory injury, or related illnesses, you may qualify to file a CPAP lawsuit and should talk with a Philadelphia lawyer. The only way to know for sure if you are eligible for litigation is to speak with an attorney about who is currently representing clients in these claims.
Filing deadlines may vary, but it is important to start your claim before the statute of limitations runs out or you could miss out on your right to collect compensation. Current CPAP lawsuits against Philips allege numerous forms of legal liability based on actions including deceptive trade practices, negligent misrepresentation, consumer fraud, and breach of implied or express warranties.
A product manufacturer can be held strictly liable for monetary damages if their product has an innately defective design or the product does not contain sufficient warnings to apprise consumers of the potential risks involved. These issues are also cited in ongoing causes of action against Philips.
If you have been seriously injured by a recalled CPAP device, our attorneys may be able to help you pursue numerous types of monetary damages for your harm, including the cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.
Foam degradation in recalled CPAP and BiPAP machines has not only been linked to various cancers, but injured consumers have also reported suffering additional physical ailments including pneumonia, asthma, metabolic syndromes, and cardiovascular malfunction. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with cancer following regular use of a Philips CPAP machine for sleep apnea, you may be entitled to compensation.
Our firm can aggressively pursue compensation on your behalf to cover the full range of damages you have sustained from a defective CPAP machine. We can evaluate your eligibility to file a CPAP lawsuit in Philadelphia and discuss your legal options. Do not hesitate to contact the Marrone Law Firm, LLC and receive your free legal consultation.