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• States Move To Ban Nitrous Oxide ‘Whippet’ Sales Amid Rising Youth Addiction and Deaths

  September 19, 2025

  Russell Maas

  As states move to ban nitrous oxide canisters amid rising teen addictions and injuries, government crackdowns may bolster lawsuits claiming companies ignored warning signs.

• Insurer Denies Coverage for Lawsuit Over Nitrous Oxide Canister Sales

  August 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Insurance companies are refusing to cover liability for stores that sell nitrous oxide, saying such injuries are not covered by their policies.

• Nitrous Oxide Abuse Crisis Fueled by Youth Marketing and Addictive Designs, Lawsuits Allege

  July 16, 2025

  Russell Maas

  Nitrous oxide lawsuits are rising nationwide as states report increased injuries and deaths from laughing gas abuse, fueled by social media and marketing that promote the drug as a way for teens and young adults to get high.

• Nitrous Oxide Side Effects From Long-Term Use Linked to Paralysis, Nerve Damage in Lawsuits

  July 2, 2025

  Russell Maas

  Lawsuits are now being filed nationwide by individuals who developed nerve damage, paralysis and cognitive impairment after abusing nitrous oxide canisters marketed as flavored “whippets."

• Whippet Lawsuit Alleges Nitrous Oxide Addiction Resulted in Paralysis, Nerve Damage

  June 27, 2025

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit claims nitrous oxide canisters sold under names like GreatWhip and Galaxy Gas were illegally marketed for recreational use, leading to widespread addiction, nerve damage and paralysis among young users.

• Galaxy Gas Lawsuit Filed Over Nitrous Oxide Addiction and Brain Injury Risks

  April 24, 2025

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit has been filed against Galaxy Gas and several associated companies, alleging the product is marketed to teens using sweet flavors and deceptive safety claims, leading to widespread addiction and neurological injuries.