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Former Exec Accuses JUUL of Knowingly Selling Contaminated Pods
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Siddharth Breja, former SVP of Finance at Juul, filed a multi-claim lawsuit against the company alleging that Juul sold contaminated liquid pods with total disregard for the “law, public safety, and public health.” Breja claims Juul sold 1 million of the mint-flavored, contaminated pods, as well as pods that were… Continue reading
Putting a Face on Vape Lung Injuries and Deaths
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To date, the CDC has reported over 1200 cases of rapid onset “Vape Lung” disease, including over 26 deaths. While the exact cause is not yet identified, all cases are linked vaping. The outbreak inspired several states to institute restrictive bans on the sale of e-cigarettes, including a full ban… Continue reading
Workers’ Compensation: Which State has Jurisdiction?
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Which State has jurisdiction (legal authority) to address a work related injury is a question that comes up often in our practice. This is particularly common because we live in an area of the country where workers frequently live in one state and work in another. In a recent case… Continue reading
Vape Lung Outbreak Inspires E-Cigarette Bans Across the Country
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While the FDA continues to do nothing to protect consumers from the health risks associated with vaping, the States of America are exercising their independent powers to protect their residents. Their actions are in response to the CDC’s recent report of over 1200 cases of rapid-onset lung disease caused by… Continue reading
Vape Lung Disease Chills Cannabis Industry
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On October 1st, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 1080 cases of Vape Lung Disease, including 18 deaths. Many of these cases, some claim up to 80%, are suspected to be related to cannabis vaping products. Just like the nicotine e-cigarette industry, the liquids and chemicals in… Continue reading
Mayo Clinic Reports Vaping Injuries Resemble Chemical Burns
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that over 1,000 people became ill from vaping e-cigarettes, including 18 deaths. Now, research by the Mayo Clinic of Arizona suggests the lung damage may be the result of chemical burns. The CDC announced that 77% of the injured vapers were… Continue reading
Juul CEO says “Don’t vape. Don’t use Juul.”
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If you were surprised to hear that Juul’s CEO, Kevin Burns, publicly told people not to vape or use his products, you were not alone. It is quite rare for a company to recommend against supporting its profit margins. This is especially true for a company that has been under… Continue reading
Michigan Bans E-Cigarette Flavors
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In yet another example of U.S. states and localities filling the empty shoes of the FDA, Michigan has banned all e-cigarette flavors within its borders. Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, made a public statement as follows, “My number one priority is keeping our kids safe. Right now, companies selling vaping… Continue reading
Milwaukee Warns Residents to “Quit Vaping Immediately”
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In response to a spate of chemical pneumonia cases that hospitalized 16 people, the city of Milwaukee advised all of its residents to “Stop Vaping Immediately.” All 16 patients reported vaping or dabbing (with THC) prior to symptoms that required hospitalization. The CDC has also issued an advisory warning because… Continue reading
Vaping Lowers Immune Response and Damages Lungs
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A Baylor College of Medicine study, funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), shows chronic exposure to e-cigarette vapors damages lungs and lowers immune response to pathogens. The four-month study, which did not address the additional harms caused by nicotine, revealed that vaping alters the composition of epithelial and… Continue reading