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A proprietary eponym is a brand name that has essentially become synonymous with the class of products or services that it provides, due to its widespread popularity or significance. One well known example is JUUL, which is a brand of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs. Not only is JUUL significant for its widespread use and popularity, but it is also notable for the allegations and criticisms about its use.

With the help of a JUUL lawyer, many people have filed lawsuits against the e-cigarette company for nicotine addiction, as well as the adverse health effects associated with the product.

At Reich & Binstock, our experienced attorneys have helped countless families and individuals file JUUL lawsuits. As one of the leading e-cigarette brands on the market, JUUL abused their widespread market presence. From irresponsible marketing practices, product design, and influence on young people, to the host of health problems that follow JUUL usage, there are numerous reasons why people file JUUL lawsuits. If you or someone you know suffers from addiction or health problems linked to JUUL products, contact our office for a free consultation. Call 713-622-7271 today, or fill out our online intake form.

UPDATE 02/02/2024: The attorneys at Reich & Binstock are no longer accepting Juul lawsuit cases.

What Is a JUUL Vape?

JUUL is similar to other e-cigarettes, but it has a few features that distinguish it. First and foremost, this vape is slim and unobtrusive: its USB-drive form fits in the palm of your hand, and it doesn’t generate a big plume of vapor like some other e-cigarettes. Second, the amount of nicotine in its cartridges, or “pods,” set a new standard for the e-cigarette industry.

E-cigarettes operate by turning liquid nicotine into vapor, which is inhaled by the user. They’re battery-powered and work to mimic the sensation of smoking conventional cigarettes. 

JUUL contains nicotine, which is a proven addictive chemical. Because e-cigarettes are such a new phenomena, there are presently no studies that show if JUUL is more addicting than conventional cigarettes. Nicotine is a dangerous substance regardless of how it is delivered. It’s connected to a variety of changes in the body and brain, and public health authorities are concerned that most people, particularly teenagers, are unaware of the risks. Many people turn to the advice and council of a qualified JUUL lawyer to determine whether they have a case.

What Are the Side Effects of JUUL?

While e-cigarettes and vapes are considerably less harmful than traditional cigarettes, they nevertheless pose a risk to vape users. One JUUL pod contains 5% nicotine, which is the same as one pack of cigarettes. The nicotine content of most vape liquids is significantly lower than that of a JUUL pod. Nonsmokers who vape using devices other than JUULs generally use a nicotine level of 0-0.3 percent (the lowest available), but most users are former smokers who choose for a nicotine content of 1.2-2.4 percent, which is still significantly lower than that of a JUUL pod. Below, we include the significant side effects of e-cigarette use.

  • Alterations in brain development: Because the brains of adolescents are still developing, smoking nicotine can lead to long-term consequences such as addiction, mental problems, and a loss of impulse control.
  • Severe addiction: Because their brains have not completely matured, young individuals are more susceptible to addiction.
  • Behavioral changes: Juuling and vaping have the potential to lead to the use of other tobacco products.
  • Other related risks: Coughing, dry or scratchy throat, dizziness, nausea or stomach discomfort, and headaches are all possible side effects.

Many people believe that vaping is far less dangerous than smoking traditional cigarettes, and some believe that it has no negative effects at all. The facts, however, are that JUULs still contain both nicotine and harmful chemicals. Thus, we must treat them with the same caution as with cigarettes. If you suspect that JUUL products led to adverse health effects for you or someone you know, contact a JUUL lawyer right away.

What Is Vaping Lung Disease?

Experts will acquire better knowledge of how vaping affects the lungs as e-cigarette use continues. What we do know right now is that vaping is linked to a number of lung illnesses.

Popcorn Lung

Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO), often known as popcorn lung, is an uncommon disease caused by damage to the lungs’ tiny airways. Diacetyl is commonly used to improve the flavor of flavored e-liquid. Inhaling diacetyl induces inflammation and may result in chronic scarring of the tiniest branches of the airways, known as popcorn lung, making breathing difficult. Popcorn lung has no long-term cure. BO symptoms include the following.

  • Coughing
  • Wheezing
  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath

Vaping-Related Lipoid Pneumonia

Lipoid pneumonia arises when fatty acids (the building blocks of fat) enter the lungs, unlike traditional pneumonia caused by infection. Inhaling oily chemicals present in e-liquid causes an inflammatory reaction in the lungs, resulting in vaping-related lipoid pneumonia. The following are signs and symptoms of lipoid pneumonia.

  • Chronic coughing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Coughing up blood or mucus tinged with blood

Collapsed Lung (Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax)

A primary spontaneous pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung, happens when a hole in the lung allows oxygen to escape. This can happen as a consequence of a gunshot or knife wound, or when air blisters on the top of the lungs burst and cause small rips. Smoking — and now vaping — has been linked to an increased risk of these blisters popping, resulting in lung collapse. We include the symptoms of a collapsed lung below.

  • Sharp pain in the chest or shoulder
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty breathing

A collapsed lung may just require oxygen therapy and rest to recover. Advanced instances, on the other hand, may necessitate a chest tube to remove lost oxygen from the body cavity or surgery to fix the lung hole.

What Are Vaping Injuries?

Many people wonder whether or not vaping causes lung cancer. Given that vaping puts a slew of toxins into the lungs, cancer is clearly a worry. However, we don’t know if vaping devices cause cancer because they haven’t been around long enough to know for sure.

Another question we see often is one about the effects of secondhand smoke related to vaping. It’s a misconception that secondhand e-cigarette emissions are safe. Many people believe that secondhand vapor is simply water, however this is not the case. The vapor produced when someone exhales can include a number of hazardous chemicals, including the ones listed below.

  • Nicotine
  • Ultrafine particles
  • Diacetyl
  • Benzene (a known human carcinogen also found in some spray sunscreen products)

Although secondhand vapor does not have the same effect on the lungs as vaping, it is best to avoid it if at all possible.

How Does JUUL Contribute to Nicotine Addiction in Teenagers?

The objective of offering a healthier alternative to cigarettes for adult smokers is admirable, but vaporizer and e-cigarette companies are accountable for how their products are used, not simply how they are advertised.

JUUL, a popular brand of nicotine vaporizers, saw an opportunity to reach out to a younger demographic. Because of the brand’s reckless marketing and defective product design, young nonsmokers have been encouraged to try nicotine, placing them at risk for addiction and a variety of health problems.

Marketing to Teenagers

It’s one thing for your product to have unexpected effects; it’s quite another to deliberately encourage its reckless use. JUUL marketing efforts have frequently included young people in their commercials and have primarily depended on social media apps utilized by persons under the age of 18.

Although JUUL Labs, Inc. modified its marketing strategy after being caught in the act, they were aware of their target audience and the possible implications of their conduct. These immoral methods have resulted in long-term health issues, and the company should be held responsible. If you believe that you or someone you know suffered damages due to JUUL products, contact Reich & Binstock to get in touch with a JUUL lawyer today.

Fruit-Flavored Chemicals

While JUUL claims to be providing a safer option to adult smokers, its variety of pod tastes says otherwise. Cucumber and “fruit medley” vape pods aren’t comparable to existing cigarette tastes; in fact, the FDA prohibited tobacco firms from selling cigarettes with these flavors in 2009.

Because these flavors aren’t commonly found in the lives of normal smokers, it’s doubtful that they were created to give a safer smoking option. Rather, they made nicotine more available to young individuals who had never smoked before.

Abnormally High Nicotine Concentration

JUUL pods have a greater nicotine concentration than most other e-cigarettes, notably those available in the United States. This is partly due to the fact that they include protonated nicotine, which allows users to absorb greater amounts than free-base nicotine products. For individuals who have never smoked, protonated nicotine is less unpleasant and hence simpler to tolerate.

JUUL does not provide nicotine-free pods, despite the fact that they are currently available in 5 percent and 3 percent nicotine variants. This is in contrast to several of the other top e-cigarette and vape companies, which (at least partially) cater to smokers who are attempting to quit.

Easy to Hide from Mom and Dad

A JUUL gadget does not appear to be a vaporizer to the typical non-smoker. It has the look of a sleek USB flash drive, with an extended rectangular form that doesn’t resemble a cigarette or other sorts of vapes. Underage users are less likely to be detected by their parents, teachers, or other supervisors as a result of this.

Aside from its unobtrusive look, the absence of smoke is another feature that allows youngsters to get away with using JUULs. The smell of smoke is a dead giveaway that someone has been smoking cigarettes, but the barely discernible odor of vapor isn’t even close.

Why Should I File a JUUL Lawsuit?

A substantial number of people who wish to pursue a JUUL lawsuit are currently speaking with personal injury lawyers. JUUL lawsuits and e-cigarette litigation cases are likely to continue to rise as more information regarding the negative health risks linked with JUUL becomes available.

Reich & Binstock is now pursuing legal action on behalf of teenagers and adults who become addicted to JUUL due to a misunderstanding of the hazards as a consequence of a targeted marketing effort.

Am I Eligible for a JUUL Lawsuit?

People who have been injured, sick, or addicted after using Juul or another e-cigarette may be eligible to bring a lawsuit and receive compensation. Several injuries qualify JUUL users to file a lawsuit, which we list below.

  • The wrongful death of a loved one from the use of JUUL products
  • Heart attacks
  • Strokes, hemorrhagic strokes, or brain bleeding
  • Lung disease and injury, including bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia or e-cig or vaping product use-associated lung injury
  • Severe nicotine addiction which lead to health conditions worsening
  • Nicotine poisoning
  • Certain pulmonary diseases
  • Respiratory failure
  • Seizures

Can You Sue JUUL?

While e-cigarette litigation is still in its infancy, several legal experts have drawn parallels between it and tobacco litigation. Many of the same assertions are made in it as well. JUUL lawsuits allege the business engaged in fraudulent promotion of a product they knew would addict and damage people, similar to Big Tobacco decades earlier.

If you’ve been seriously injured as a result of your JUUL usage, you’ve got a very strong case and a much higher need to submit a claim for compensation. At least 33 e-cigarette users have died as a result of lung damage caused by vaping. Vaping-related lung injuries are extremely harmful to a person’s lungs, and the costs of treating and coping with a vaping-related lung disease can be financially catastrophic.

We’re continually discovering more about the disease’s fundamental causes. JUUL is making headlines for a variety of reasons. Initially, they targeted young people with their merchandise. Second, the brand promoted its products as a safer substitute for smoking. Third, they removed their flavored goods from the market, having already removed them from traditional convenience shops in order to relieve regulatory pressure. Fourth, JUUL is the top seller of vaping goods, and many consumers associate its brand with vaping.

In other words, you can absolutely sue JUUL for one of the reasons we covered above. Contact a JUUL lawyer with Reich & Binstock to get started on your case.

Why Should I Get a JUUL Lawyer?

Unfortunately, filing a JUUL lawsuit isn’t as simple as submitting a car accident claim. JUUL is a large company with highly knowledgeable and motivated defense teams. For this reason, it is essential that you have an experienced JUUL lawyer on your side. This will give you the best chance for a favorable outcome. At Reich & Binstock, we’ve represented countless victims of multi-district litigation cases. With our knowledge and experience combined with the evidence you provide, we’ll fight tirelessly on your behalf for just compensation.

Contact a JUUL Lawyer with Reich & Binstock

If you or someone you love suffered injuries or severe addiction from the use of JUUL products, you need a qualified JUUL lawyer with Reich & Binstock. We represent clients from multiple districts, as well as here in Texas. To get in touch with a compassionate, determined attorney, please contact our office. Call 713-622-7271 or fill out our online intake form today.

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