Lawsuits have been filed against Amazon and other makers of nitrous oxide products like Galaxy Gas  without warning of paralysis, nerve damage, or death.  Need a Texas Nitrous Oxide Injury Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you were injured or lost a loved one after inhaling flavored nitrous oxide, such as Galaxy Gas or other products, contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit. Amazon Linked to Galaxy Gas and Flavored Nitrous Oxide Lawsuits In February 2026, a group of injured consumers filed suit against Amazon and more than a dozen nitrous oxide manufacturers in King County Superior Court in Washington. The case, Finnegan v. Amazon.com Services LLC (Case No. 26-2-05235-2), names brands including Galaxy Gas, Baking Bad, Cosmic Gas, Miami Magic, ExoticWhip, FastGas, HOTWHIP, and MassGass. The complaint alleges that Amazon and the manufacturers sold large, candy-flavored canisters of nitrous oxide they knew would be inhaled recreationally, while using a "culinary use" label to sidestep the rules that limit medical-grade nitrous oxide. It claims a single six-pack of 2,000-gram canisters holds enough gas to charge more than 1,400 whipped cream dispensers, far more than any real kitchen would need. The plaintiffs bring claims for failure to warn, negligence, breach of implied warranty, design defect, and unfair or deceptive trade practices, and they are seeking compensatory and punitive damages. What Is the Danger of Flavored Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous oxide, known as "whippets" or "whip-its," is a colorless gas used safely in medicine and dentistry, where it is mixed with oxygen and given through a mask. Traditional whipped cream chargers hold only about 8 to 16 grams. The products in these lawsuits are sold in canisters holding up to 2,000 grams of pure nitrous oxide, in flavors like watermelon and strawberry, in bright packaging that critics say appeals to teens and young adults. When inhaled in pure form without oxygen, nitrous oxide starves the brain of oxygen and inactivates vitamin B12. Over time, this is linked to nerve and spinal cord damage. The FDA warns that misuse is linked to a long list of serious health problems, described in its own words below. "Inhaling nitrous oxide can result in a range of symptoms and serious health problems, from abnormal blood counts, asphyxiation, blood clots, frostbite, headache, impaired bowel and bladder function, lightheadedness, limb weakness, loss of consciousness, numbness, palpitations, paralysis, psychiatric disturbances (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, depression), tingling, trouble walking, vitamin B12 deficiency, and in some cases, death." What Are the Symptoms of Nitrous Oxide Injury? Nerve damage from nitrous oxide can build slowly, so many users do not connect their symptoms to the gas. If you used flavored nitrous oxide heavily and then noticed any of the following, your experience may match what doctors are reporting: Numbness or tingling Muscle weakness Loss of coordination or balance Paralysis Memory loss Trouble thinking clearly Vitamin B12 deficiency Spinal cord damage b Brain damage Blood clots Psychiatric symptoms (paranoia, hallucinations, depression, etc.) Loss of consciousness How Many People Have Died From Nitrous Oxide? Nationally, nitrous oxide poisoning deaths climbed from 23 in 2010 to 156 in 2023, a 578% increase, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers counted 1,240 deaths across the U.S. over that period, with about three-quarters of them in the final seven years. Medical encounters are climbing too. A CDC report found that in one state, poison center calls, emergency room visits, and ambulance responses tied to nitrous oxide were four to five times higher in 2023 than in 2019, and most involved people aged 20 to 39. Which Nitrous Oxide Brands Are Involved? The FDA advisory and recent lawsuits name a growing list of flavored and large-canister brands sold for culinary use but inhaled recreationally. The brands identified by the FDA and court filings include: Galaxy Gas Baking Bad Cosmic Gas Miami Magic ExoticWhip and FastGas Euro Gas Goo Sticks Monster Gas MassGass and HOTWHIP Cloud 9ine InfusionMax NITROX Whip-It! Where Are These Products Sold? According to the FDA, flavored and large-canister nitrous oxide products are sold online and at retailers including Amazon.com, eBay, and Walmart, as well as at smoke and vape shops and gas stations.  The FDA advises consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide from any size canister, tank, or charger. You can read the full advisory on the FDA website. Has a Nitrous Oxide Company Ever Been Held Liable? Yes. In September 2023, a St. Louis County jury returned a $745 million verdict against United Brands, the distributor of Whip-It! nitrous oxide, and a smoke shop, in the wrongful death of a 25-year-old woman struck by a driver who had inhaled the gas. The jury found the companies deliberately disregarded public safety by selling a food propellant they knew was being used as an inhalant. That verdict showed that distributors and sellers, not just the person who inhaled the gas, can be held accountable when they profit from a product that is misused. Legal Help for Nitrous Oxide Victims in Texas When a young person ends up with paralysis, permanent nerve damage, or a loved one is killed by a driver who passed out behind the wheel, the consequences reach far beyond the person who inhaled the gas.  A Texas product liability lawyer can help you understand your legal options, including claims against the manufacturers and the retailers that sold these products. Time limits apply, so do not wait to find out whether you qualify. Need a Texas Nitrous Oxide Lawsuit? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. Collen's amazing success in the courtroom and well known dedication to his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers as one of The Top Trial Lawyers in Texas." The Clark Firm has assembled a team of trial lawyers with more than 100 years of experience, participation in over 600 jury trials, and $260 million in verdicts and/or settlements. 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