Nitrous Oxide Whippet Injury Lawsuit
Nitrous oxide canisters, often called “whippets,” are increasingly being used recreationally — and it’s causing serious, permanent health problems. Some users have suffered spinal damage, paralysis, and other neurological issues after prolonged use.
Lawsuits are being filed not against the manufacturers of nitrous oxide, but against the distributors and retailers — including gas station chains, smoke shops, Amazon, and Walmart — that knowingly sold nitrous products used for recreational abuse.
Who Qualifies
You may qualify for a lawsuit if:
- You used nitrous oxide recreationally
- You suffered neurological injuries such as numbness, weakness, or paralysis
- You used flavored, food-branded, or bulk canisters marketed online or in smoke shops
Why Are Whippet Lawsuits Being Filed?
Retailers and distributors are being sued for making nitrous oxide accessible in flavored or bulk formats and failing to warn about its dangers. Many plaintiffs argue these sales practices directly contributed to addiction and severe health consequences.
Common Injuries from Whippet Use
- Numbness or tingling in limbs
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Spinal cord damage (myelopathy)
- Permanent nerve damage
- Heart attack
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Seizures
- Strokes
- Loss of bladder and bowel control
- Death
- Vitamin B12 deficiency & related neuropathy
- Paralysis
Study: Whippet abuse has been linked to spinal cord lesions and myeloneuropathy. Read the study
Last updated: August 2025
Lawsuit Updates – August 2025
- July 2025: Lawsuits filed against major distributors such as Amazon and gas station chains for failing to regulate sales of flavored whippets
- May 2025: FDA issues warning about non-medical nitrous oxide abuse
Verdicts & Settlements
While whippet lawsuits are still in early stages, similar toxic exposure cases have resulted in significant verdicts and settlements.
How It Works
- Submit the form on this page
- Our legal team will review your info
- If eligible, you’re matched with a law firm
- You pay nothing unless they win your case
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FAQs
Can you sue for whippet injuries?
Yes. Lawsuits are targeting the distributors who failed to properly restrict or warn about nitrous oxide abuse risks.
Is nitrous oxide dangerous?
Yes. Repeated inhalation of nitrous oxide can lead to B12 depletion, neurological damage, and even death.
Mass Tort vs. Class Action
This is a mass tort lawsuit — not a class action. Each person’s injuries and outcome are unique. You keep control of your case and potential compensation.
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