The District of Columbia is joining several states in suing e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs Inc. These lawsuits allege that JUUL’s viral marketing contributed to the epidemic of youth e-cigarette. They further allege that JUUL’s advertising targeted teens through the use of young models, bright colors, and sweet flavors like Fruit Medley, Mango, and Mint. As a result, JUUL, is at the center of several consumer lawsuits, many alleging that its marketing tactics and deceitful product packaging led teens to develop intense nicotine addiction. In a recent government survey, one in four high school students reported using e-cigarettes the previous month, despite federal law banning sales to those under 18.
THE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS OF VAPING
Quitting vaping is hard and can take more than one try. One of the keys to quitting for good is to understand the normal symptoms of quitting nicotine versus serious complications. Below are normal symptoms of vaping withdrawal, but if you are concerned about how long these symptoms are lasting, seek medical assistance to make sure nothing more serious is going on.
Symptoms of vaping withdrawal include the following:
- Intense cravings for nicotine
- Tingling in the hands and feet
- Sweating
- Nausea and abdominal cramping
- Constipation and gas
- Headaches
- Coughing
- Sore Throat
E-CIGARETTE, OR VAPING, PRODUCT USE ASSOCIATED LUNG INJURY (EVALI)
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of November 20, 2019, there have been 2,290 reported cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) in 49 states (all except Alaska), the District of Columbia, and 2 U.S. territories (Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands). Data from CDC indicates that patients with EVALI are mostly young, white males. All EVALI patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette, or vaping, products
Symptoms of EVALI mimic those of other severe respiratory illnesses, such as the flu and pneumonia. Patients have experienced the following symptoms:
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
CONTACT AN EXPERIENCED NEW JERSEY/PENNSYLVANIA JUUL LAWYER TODAY
The attorneys at Folkman Law are known for getting results. We are backed by a team of experienced lawyers that are ready to take on JUUL Labs and Big Tobacco, but we are also family and friends of people impacted by this epidemic. We are committed to making a difference in this vaping epidemic.
If you or your family are battling a nicotine addiction or a lung disease that is related to JUUL or another e-cigarette product, call the experienced personal injury attorneys at Folkman Law. Our Cherry Hill, New Jersey office can be reached at 856-354-9444 and our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office can be reached at 215-561-4848. You can also fill out and submit our online contact form, and we will get back to you about your case as soon we can.
