JUUL E-CIGARETTE LAWSUITS

JUUL is a type of electronic cigarette or e-cigarette. This rechargeable battery-operated vaping device looks like a USB flash drive and uses disposable cartridges or pods (known as JUULPODS) filled with liquid, flavorings, and other ingredients. The e-cigarette’s small and sleek design allows it to easily fit in the palm of a hand. JUUL devices heat up the pod and create vapor equal to roughly 200 cigarette puffs. JUULPODS have a significantly higher concentration of nicotine than traditional cigarettes resulting in increased rates of nicotine absorption by the body. 

Since its introduction in 2015, JUUL e-cigarettes quickly became one of the most popular and recognizable names in vaping. In fact, JUUL controlled over 70% of the e-cigarette market in the United States at one time. The vaping device became especially popular among teenagers, which drew the attention and scrutiny of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other federal and state government agencies to restrict sales.

Over the past several years, JUUL has faced a growing number of lawsuits, many of which revolve around the negative health side effects and complications from using the product, as well as the manufacturer’s marketing practices and alleged targeting of youth. 

Attorney Ethan Vessels accepts JUUL cases in both Ohio and West Virginia. If you or a loved one used JUUL e-cigarettes and were injured or harmed by this use, please contact Ethan Vessels for a free, no obligation consultation. He can be reached by calling 740-374-5346 or sending a message here from this website.

JUUL e-cigarettes and their accessory JUULPODS™ have been linked to the following adverse health side effects/complications:

• Burns from explosion related injuries
• Nicotine addiction
• Nicotine poisoning
• Cavities
• Seizures
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Respiratory failure
• Elevated blood pressure
• Mental health problems
  

Different types of lawsuits have been filed against JUUL Labs, Inc. by not only individuals who have been injured or harmed from using JUUL e-cigarettes, but also by parents, school districts, states, and municipalities. In these lawsuits, allegations are being made that include:

Marketing and Addiction Claims

Many lawsuits against JUUL allege that the company deliberately marketed its products to teenagers and young adults, leading to a surge in underage vaping. The lawsuits claim JUUL Labs, Inc. glamorized their product and engaged in deceptive marketing practices that were misleading and distorted statements about the product being non-addictive, its nicotine levels and strength, and implied the product is a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. In marketing their product, JUUL Labs, Inc. failed to disclose that its products contained adverse health risks. In marketing e-cigarettes, JUUL Labs, Inc. mimicked the tobacco industry’s playbook in targeting and encouraging youth to use their product. JUUL Labs, Inc. created an assortment of flavors such as mint, mango, and crème brulee, which are attractive to young people and encourage tobacco use. 

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims

Lawsuits involve individuals claiming harm from JUUL products including:



• Nicotine addiction leading to anxiety, depression, or other health issues.
• Respiratory problems caused by vaping.
• Wrongful death lawsuits where plaintiffs claim JUUL use contributed to fatal incidents.
  

For more than twenty years, people in Ohio and West Virginia have been contacting Ethan Vessels for legal advice, guidance, and representation when they or a loved one have been injured or killed by dangerous products such as JUUL e-cigarettes. 

Lawsuits involving dangerous products and devices can be highly complex and difficult to prove. That’s why an attorney with Ethan’s experience, reputation, and resources is needed. Ethan typically handles JUUL injury cases with co-counsel at no additional expense to the client.

Ethan is a proven trial attorney who adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards. His focus is to represent those who have been injured due to the negligence of others, including companies who manufacture defective and dangerous products. 

If you or a loved one used JUUL e-cigarettes and experienced negative health side effects or death, please contact Ethan Vessels for a free, no obligation consultation. He will answer all your questions and provide you with the feedback you need to decide whether you should pursue a claim and the amount of time you have remaining to file a lawsuit. The meeting and its details will be kept strictly confidential.

When he accepts JUUL cases, he typically works on a contingent fee basis, which means there is no fee for his legal services until and unless a settlement or verdict is reached.