New York issued an emergency ban on flavored e-cigarettes and vape pens in September, but the ban has stalled in court so long that it may expire before ever going into effect, reports the TimesTelegram.com.

E-Cig Health Risks Prompted Ban

The emergency ban was approved in order to halt the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping devices within the state until more research was conducted into e-cig health risks. But according to amNY.com, the 90-day ban was quickly stalled by a lawsuit filed by vape and e-cig manufacturers.

A New York Health Department panel was expected to vote in December to renew the ban. Unless it’s renewed, the ban will expire before ever taking effect in the state.

Vape manufacturers and vape advocates have criticized the ban, claiming that it will simply cause smokers to go back to smoking traditional cigarettes. While the health hazards of traditional cigarettes are serious, not enough research has been done into e-cig health risks. Although e-cigarette manufacturers and advocates often claim that the devices are safer than traditional cigarettes, it is unknown whether these claims are true.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo authorized the ban due to a rise in vape-related lung illnesses, seizures, and other health concerns, in addition to the popularity of these devices among teens.

The ban is meant to reduce the number of minors and teens who have access to nicotine products. According to some research, approximately 40 percent of high school seniors are using e-cigs and vape pens. Many young people are drawn to these devices due to flavor options that include candy, desserts, fruits, and mint.

Prior to the popularity of e-cigs and vape pens, youth nicotine use had been in steady decline. Due to the recent popularity of these devices, nicotine use by minors has exploded over the past several years.

E-Cig Health Risks Include Seizures, Lung Illness

In addition to what many anti-vaping advocates are calling a youth vaping crisis, there are also several dangerous e-cig health risk including seizures, heart problems, and vape-related lung illnesses. At least 2,000 cases of vape-related illnesses have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including more than 40 deaths. While the CDC has stated that these illnesses are likely linked to vitamin E acetate, a common additive in liquid nicotine pods, research into this illness is only just starting to be conducted.

Additionally, many consumers have reported suffering seizures after using e-cigs or vape pens. At least 127 cases of vape-related seizing have been reported, according to TheVerge.com. Seizures are a known side effect of nicotine toxicity and experts have opined that it may be possible that vapers are ingesting more nicotine than they realize.

If you have suffered seizures or other e-cig health risks after using vape pens or e-cigarettes, you may be eligible to hire a qualified attorney to represent you in a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer of these potentially dangerous devices. Victims who pursue litigation may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and injuries.

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