Recalled Philips CPAP devices contained toxic PE-PUR foam, which SoClean's cleaning devices helped break down into particles ingested by plaintiff, the CPAP brain cancer lawsuit states
The SoClean lawsuit indicates Philips knew ozone was not the problem with its recalled CPAP devices years before the recall was announced.
Educational presentations will be made by the parties and experts on Sept. 1, regarding complex scientific issues that will come up in Philips CPAP lawsuits filed in state and federal court
Court will hear educational presentations about complex scientific issues that will come up in thousands Philips CPAP lawsuits and SoClean lawsuits
Ozone emissions, like those linked to SoClean devices, increased sound abatement foam degradation in recalled CPAP machines by a factor of 14, Philips claims
The class action lawsuit claims consumers were not told about the risks of SoClean ozone gas because the company claimed it was "activated oxygen."
Exchange of information will help the parties determine which Philips CPAP/BiPAP lawsuits will be selected for early trial dates in the litigation
Case joins other SoClean class action lawsuit filings, alleging consumers were misled about the safety of the CPAP cleaning machines
The retired judge chosen as the SoClean settlement mediator is appointed to help the parties negotiate a potential resolution to the litigation.
Lawsuit claims SoClean CPAP cleaning device manufacturers aired thousands of commercials over the years claiming the machines released no harsh chemicals, which is not the case
