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Philips Respironics Faces Massive Lawsuit

Millions of patients affected by Philips Respironics' defective respiratory devices are pursuing compensation through a class-action lawsuit, but Philips is fighting back.

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Dominik Schirmer

What legal action has been taken regarding the defective devices?: A class action lawsuit has been filed in Italy on behalf of affected patients seeking compensation for damages caused by the faulty devices. Health insurance companies in several countries are actively informing their policyholders about the lawsuit and encouraging participation.
What is the main issue with the Philips Respironics respiratory devices?: Philips Respironics recalled over 5 million respiratory devices due to a potential health hazard. The sound-dampening foam could crumble and be inhaled by patients, and some devices contained harmful chemicals.
What is the difference in legal processes for compensation between Italy and Germany?: It is easier for patients in Italy to receive compensation compared to Germany, as the Italian legal process requires only proof of using the defective device, while German courts demand proof of specific harm.
How many German patients have registered for the lawsuit, and what is the process like?: Approximately 20,000 German patients have already registered for the class action lawsuit, facilitated by their health insurance providers. The process is free and involves minimal risk, with the Italian law firm receiving a 25% share of any successful payout.
What legal action has Philips taken in response to the health insurance companies' actions?: Philips has initiated legal action against health insurance companies involved in informing patients about the class-action lawsuit, aiming to halt their communications to patients. Philips claims that testing suggests the devices are unlikely to have caused significant health harm.

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