How long do I have to file a Philips CPAP lawsuit?

Most states have a two or three year statute of limitations (SOL) for filing product liability claims, which generally begins as soon as an injury was caused by the product. However, many states have a discovery rule, which provides additional time to file a claim based on when the plaintiff knew or should have known a cause of action exists. To calculate the specific deadline for filing a lawsuit against Philips, it’s essential to know these key dates;

When did the SOL for my Philips CPAP machine lawsuit start?

For injuries diagnosed prior to the Philips recall announcement in June 2021, the manufacturer is expected to argue that the statute of limitations began running when the recall was issued. However, it will ultimately be up to a court to decide when the user knew or reasonably should have known about the link between their injury and the design defects with the Philips CPAP machine.

How to pause the CPAP lawsuit statute of limitations?

In September 2022, the MDL court approved a Philips CPAP census registry, which allows potential claimants to toll the statute of limitations before an actual lawsuit is filed, pausing deadlines.

What Injuries Qualify For a Philips CPAP Lawsuit?

Lawsuits are being pursued by individuals who have experienced a wide range of Philips CPAP machine side effects, including: Cancer, Lymphoma or Leukemia: Lung Cancer Esophageal Cancer Sinus Cancer Nasal Cancer Throat Cancer Tonsil Cancer Thyroid Cancer Kidney Cancer Liver Cancer Bladder Cancer Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) Multiple Myeloma Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Lung Damage, Respiratory Injuries and Other Health Problems: Pulmonary Fibrosis Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Respiratory Failure (ARDS) Reactive Airway Disease (RAD) Sarcoidosis Acute Inhalation Injury Pleural Effusion Pneumonia New or Worsening Asthma Kidney Damage/Disease Liver Damage/Disease

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