Philips CPAP Preservation Order Issued For Recalled Sleep Apnea Machines
Court describes how Philips and users who decide not to return their sleep apnea devices should preserve recalled DreamStation machines
Court describes how Philips and users who decide not to return their sleep apnea devices should preserve recalled DreamStation machines
Plaintiff even took the machine with him on hospital visits, unaware of the potential link between his brain cancer and the Philip DreamStation CPAP.
System One BiPAP machines recalled by Philips last year contained defective sound abatement foam, which released toxic chemicals and particles
The Philips DreamStation CPAP lawsuit identifies Wm. T. Burnett Foam LLC as the provider of the recalled toxic sound abatement foam used in the devices.
Plaintiff says she had to undergo a lumpectomy and radiation treatment due to breast cancer caused by her Philips CPAP machine, which was recalled due to toxic sound abatement foam
Lung cancer was caused by chemicals released from the Philips CPAP machine's degrading sound abatement foam, the lawsuit alleges
Lawsuit seeks damages for individuals exposed to higher levels of toxic chemicals from the combination of Philips CPAP and SoClean ozone cleaners.
Plaintiff indicates he was unaware Philips DreamStation caused lung cancer diagnosis until a recall was issued by the manufacturer earlier this year
Lawsuits against SoClean began in the wake of the recent Philips DreamStation CPAP recalls
Lawsuits against SoClean manufacturer comes amid rising number of similar complaints filed in wake of Philips DreamStation CPAP recall