Philips Trilogy EVO Ventilator Recall Issued Due to Software-Related Power Malfunction Risk
Recall shortly after Philips agreed to pay $1.1 billion to settle CPAP recall lawsuits filed over toxic sound abatement foam in other breathing machines
Recall shortly after Philips agreed to pay $1.1 billion to settle CPAP recall lawsuits filed over toxic sound abatement foam in other breathing machines
The agreement comes just days after a federal judge approved a similar settlement resolving Philips CPAP class action lawsuit claims.
Under a new schedule issued last week, it is likely that Philips CPAP injury lawsuit bellwether trials will not begin until late 2025, at the earliest.
Objections to the Philips CPAP settlement agreement will be addressed at a status conference scheduled for April 25.
Following a massive Philips CPAP recall issued more than two years ago, the manufacturer must prove that it is following accepted good manufacturing standards and meet the goals of a remediation plan to replace devices.
This is Philips second attempt to have the CPAP recall lawsuits dismissed, and comes as the Court continues to push settlement negotiations and begins preparing a group of bellwether cases for early trial dates.
Philips officials have indicated they hope to reach a Philips CPAP lawsuit settlement this year, which may resolve the claims before early bellwether trials begin.
Company officials have said they hope to reach a Philips CPAP settlement, resolving personal injury claims, sometime this year.
Philips CPAP class action settlement provides reimbursements for individuals with recalled sleep apnea devices, but does not impact any pending personal injury claims for health issues caused by toxic foam inside the machines.
Philips' CEO has indicated a desire to reach a CPAP machine personal injury lawsuit settlement sometime next year, at a cost many expect will far exceed the $479 million paying in a class action settlement recently announced.