April 02, 2026
The companies behind nitrous oxide brand Galaxy Gas cannot escape a proposed class action filed by a woman who claims her sister died while inhaling their product, a Florida federal judge ruled, giving the lead plaintiff an opportunity to amend her litigation in federal court.
May 09, 2025
The estate of a woman who died after inhaling nitrous oxide as a recreational drug urged a Florida federal judge to dismiss bids to reject the proposed class action from several smoke shops, arguing that the case should instead be sent back to state court.
April 22, 2025
Another smoke shop is joining fellow defendants in seeking dismissal of a woman's suit alleging their sale of nitrous oxide canisters led to her sister's death from using them as "whippets," saying she lacks standing to bring her claim.
April 18, 2025
The companies behind nitrous oxide brand Galaxy Gas urged a Florida federal court to end a proposed class action filed by the family of a woman who died while inhaling their product, arguing that they can't be held liable for "reckless and illegal misuse" of their canisters.
March 28, 2025
The estate of a woman who died after inhaling nitrous oxide as a recreational drug is suing makers and sellers of the canisters, alleging they are knowingly selling them to be used as "whippets."