Philips Ventilator Recall Lawsuits for South Dakota Residents

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If you or a loved one believe you were harmed as a result of using a recalled Philips breathing machine in South Dakota, you may be eligible for compensation through a BiPAP, CPAP or ventilator recall lawsuit. Persons and family members of persons in South Dakota who have been diagnosed with cancer after using a Philips breathing machine, including CPAPs, BiPAPs, and mechanical ventilators included in the Philips CPAP recall, may have legal grounds to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer. Filing a BiPAP, CPAP or ventilator recall lawsuit is the only means for South Dakota residents to recover compensation for the medical expenses, pain and suffering caused by CPAP cancer in South Dakota.

Philips ventilator recall lawsuits filed by South Dakota residents stem from the June 2021 recall of 3-4 million Philips breathing machines. The recall came about after Philips received reports that patients were suffering from exposure to toxins as a result of using the devices. A foam component in these BiPAP and CPAP machines, which is used to dampen the machine's noise, is prone to breaking down. The foam part is made of polyester-based polyurethane (known as PE-PUR), which degrades over time and with exposure to heat and humidity in the environment. When this component degrades, toxic and cancer-causing gases and particles are released into the device's airstream, and are inhaled by the user, resulting in serious health problems for persons in South Dakota and prompting BiPAP, CPAP and ventilator recall lawsuits from South Dakota residents.

Medical device manufacturers have a responsibility to protect patients in South Dakota and around the nation from life-threatening dangers like cancer. Critics say a company of Philips' magnitude has the resources to detect dangers like cancer from BiPAP devices long before receiving patient reports and at least should have warned the public as soon as company officials became aware of the cancer risk. It's not clear how long Philips executives have been aware of the CPAP cancer risk, or how many people in South Dakota may have developed cancer or otherwise been harmed by these dangerous medical devices. Patients who used any of the BiPAP, CPAP or ventilator breathing machines in South Dakota included in the recall may be eligible to file a Philips recall lawsuit.

According to the FDA, South Dakota persons using CPAP and bilevel PAP machines for sleep apnea should discontinue use of devices included in the Philips CPAP recall immediately. For South Dakota patients dependent on recalled Philips ventilators for life support, providers are instructed to find an alternative breathing machine when possible.

A Dutch medical device conglomerate, Royal Philips is one of the leading manufacturers of CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines sold in South Dakota and around the world. Philips is led by CEO Frans Van Houten, who was rewarded with over $7 million in cash and other compensation last year. Overall, Philips reaped over $23 billion in revenue during 2021. A billion dollar medical device conglomerate such as this must be held accountable for its failure to protect millions of patients from toxins and carcinogens and the resulting harm this negligence may have caused to local South Dakota residents and their loved ones.

Philips CPAP Recall Lawsuits from South Dakota Residents

Persons and family members of persons who were diagnosed with cancer or another severe side effect from using one of the recalled BiPAP, CPAP or ventilator machines in South Dakota may qualify to file a CPAP recall lawsuit to recover compensation for damages. No one wants to file a lawsuit, but there are times when a company simply must be held accountable for harm that has been caused. What is more, filing a Philips BiPAP recall lawsuit is the only means for South Dakota residents to recover the compensation you or your family need and deserve to cover the medical bills, lost time at work, pain, suffering or loss that have resulted from Philips ventilator cancer in South Dakota.

It is the goal of our litigation team to provide a supportive and simple process for families in South Dakota to file CPAP recall lawsuits against Philips. Our attorney team provides no-cost, no-obligation BiPAP recall lawsuit case review for all South Dakota persons who believe they may have a claim. To discuss your situation in detail with an attorney and to learn about Philips ventilator recall lawsuit time limits in South Dakota, please complete our online contact form. One of our attorneys handling South Dakota CPAP cancer lawsuits will contact you promptly to discuss your situation and answer your questions.

South Dakota BiPAP Recall Lawsuits Are Not Class Action Lawsuits

Residents of South Dakota may wonder if filing a lawsuit against a large multinational such as Philips will result in meaningful compensation for you. We can assure you that ventilator recall lawsuits filed by South Dakota residents will not be class action lawsuits where claimants receive only a small, symbolic settlement. Instead, our attorneys believe that persons and family members of persons diagnosed with cancer in South Dakota from using a recalled Philips BiPAP, CPAP or ventilator machine may be entitled to significant compensation. Philips CPAP recall lawsuits from South Dakota are likely to be consolidated with cases from around the nation as Multi-District Litigation (MDL), in which each claim will be handled on its own merit and compensation will be determined based on the degree of suffering of each plaintiff.

No Fees Unless We Collect for You - Our Philips Ventilator Recall Lawyers Represent South Dakota Clients on a Contingency Basis

We will represent all persons in South Dakota involved in a Philips CPAP recall lawsuit on a contingency basis, meaning our lawyers never charge legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please fill out our short online contact form and one of our Philips BiPAP recall cancer lawyers serving South Dakota will contact you to answer any of your questions.

No-Cost, No-Obligation Ventilator Recall Lawsuit Case Review If You or a Loved One in South Dakota Developed Cancer

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