JUUL E-Cigarettes

Rice Harbut Elliott LLP has commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against JUUL LABS CANADA, LTD. AND JUUL LABS, INC. in a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of all Canadians who have developed pulmonary illness (coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain) or similar symptoms after using JUUL ® brand e-cigarettes in Canada without being advised of the risks of using such products.

Current Status
Overview

Current Status

The certification hearing completed on May 16-17, 2024, and decision of the BC Supreme Court is pending. Additionally, a decision of the Supreme Court of Canada is pending in respect of the Defendant’s application for leave to appeal a decision dismissing its argument that British Columbia does not have jurisdiction to hear this case.

Overview

A copy of the Notice of Civil Claim commencing this lawsuit has been filed.

Health Canada has recently published an advisory warning of potential risks of pulmonary illness associated with vaping products.

If you have suffered with such symptoms after using JUUL ® brand vaporizers or other e-cigarettes, you may be affected by this class action lawsuit. Please fill out the form below to get in touch with us. Joining our contact list creates no financial obligation and we will keep all the information that you provide to us confidential.

The full details of the Health Canada advisory can be found here.

JUUL Form

Note: You are not obliged to fill in this form to participate in this class action. If you choose to do so, you are not retaining RHE LLP to act on your behalf. Providing the information requested does not make you a client of RHE LLP. All information submitted will be treated as confidential and will only be released as required by law or as you may consent.

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Class Action Form

Contact Information

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Last

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Address (unit no., building/house number, street name)

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DATE OF BIRTH *

PERSONAL HEALTH NUMBER *

DATE OF PURCHASE? *

DATE THAT YOU SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR YOUR SYMPTOMS

DATE STARTED *

NAME OF PRODUCT PURCHASED *

PACKAGING WARNINGS

DATE ONSET

SYMPTOMS *

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