Due to the hundreds of recent reports of e cigarette lung illness across the country, Michigan recently introduced a new ban on flavored e cigarette products.

According to Time, a vaping company based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan had a lot to say about the ban introduced by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and attempted to block the ban on the grounds that the ban is “unconstitutional.”

The company, Mister E-Liquid, as reported by Law360, said that the ban ignored vaping’s health benefits compared to traditional cigarettes—plus, they said, it would lead to serious economic damages for the company as well as the state. However, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker determined that an emergency restraining order on the planned e cigarette ban was not justified.

Plus, the vaping company argued in its complaint that the emergency rules contradict the Tobacco Control Act of 2009, which gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight of vaping products. However, Judge Jonker questioned the relevance of the Tobacco Control Act, since it doesn’t specifically refer to vaping.

Whitmer’s ban on flavored vape products was announced on September 4th in response to the outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses. Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services issued the new emergency compliance rules, which could remain in effect for about a year if they are extended.

Michigan’s ban came after about 25 cases of e cigarette lung illness had been reported within the state itself. On October 2, Michigan’s health officials learned that a state resident who had developed the e cigarette lung illness had unfortunately died. This was the first such fatality from the e cig lung disease in Michigan, and the 20th in the U.S.

The FDA considers vaping an epidemic among young people that could cause serious problems over time.

When Michigan first proposed its e cigarette ban, it was set to become the first state to ban flavored vape products. However, before the Great Lakes State’s ban went into effect, the state of New York issued its own emergency ban on flavored e cigs. Some companies have sued to block New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s flavored vaping product ban.

More bans have been announced in Washington, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Rhode Island.

If you or someone you love has suffered from e cigarette lung illness after using a vaping product, you may be able to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation. Filing a lawsuit cannot take away the pain and suffering caused by these complications, nor can it bring a loved one back to life, but it can at least help to alleviate the financial burden incurred by medical expenses.

Pursuing litigation can be a daunting prospect, so Top Class Actions has laid the groundwork by connecting you with an experienced attorney. Consulting an attorney can help you determine if you have a claim, navigate the complexities of litigation, and maximize your potential compensation.