Philips CPAP Settlement, Check If You Qualify In re, Philips Recalled CPAP, Bi-Level PAP, and Mechanical Ventilator Products Litigation, MDL No. 3014

If you’re searching for how to file a Philips CPAP claim in August 2026, here’s the fact most pages won’t tell you upfront: both major settlement deadlines have already closed. Philips agreed to pay $479 million for economic loss claims (deadline was August 9, 2024) and $1.1 billion for personal injury and medical monitoring claims (registration deadline was January 31, 2025). If you missed either window, you still have options — just not the ones most articles describe.

Philips CPAP Settlement — Key Facts

Settlement Amount	$479 million (economic loss) + $1.1 billion ($1.075 billion personal injury + $25 million medical monitoring)
Claim Deadline	Economic loss: closed August 9, 2024. Personal injury registration: closed January 31, 2025
Who Qualified	U.S. purchasers, lessees, or users of recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices sold 2008–2021
Estimated Payout	Varies by device type (economic loss); varies by injury severity (personal injury)
Proof Required	Yes — device serial number and, for personal injury, medical documentation of a qualifying injury
Settlement Status	Both tracks closed to new registrants. MDL personal injury litigation remains ongoing for existing filed claims
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, MDL No. 3014 (Judge Joy Flowers Conti)
Law Alleged	Product liability, design defect, failure to warn
Administrator	Economic loss: RespironicsCPAP-ELSettlement.com. Personal injury: RespironicsPISettlement.com
Official Claim Site	www.RespironicsCPAP-ELSettlement.com / www.RespironicsPISettlement.com
Last Updated	August 20, 2026

Who Is Philips and Why Are They Being Sued Over CPAP Machines?

Philips Respironics recalled roughly 10.8 million CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices sold in the U.S. between 2008 and 2021. The recall centered on sound-abatement foam inside the machines that could degrade over time, releasing particles and gases that users could inhale or swallow directly from the device meant to help them breathe.

What Did Philips Do, and What Happened Since the 2021 Recall?

Philips issued the voluntary recall in June 2021 after reports of foam breakdown in its devices — a defect the FDA later classified as Class I, its most serious designation, reflecting a reasonable probability of serious injury or death. A joint investigation by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and ProPublica later found that Philips had withheld more than 3,700 complaints about the machines from the FDA for over a decade before the recall.

Litigation consolidated into MDL No. 3014 in the Western District of Pennsylvania split into three tracks: economic loss, personal injury, and medical monitoring. Philips settled all three, but on different timelines with different deadlines.

The economic loss settlement got final court approval on April 25, 2024. Its claim-filing window ran from December 11, 2023, to August 9, 2024 — that window is closed. The personal injury and medical monitoring settlement followed as a $1.1 billion Master Settlement Agreement, entered May 9, 2024, split between $1.075 billion for personal injury claims and $25 million for medical monitoring. Eligible claimants had to be represented by counsel and listed with a qualifying injury by June 21, 2024, then submit a Registration Packet by January 31, 2025 — a hard cutoff with no extensions, according to the settlement administrator.

If you registered before those deadlines, that’s exactly why the money matters to you right now.

Are You Part of the Philips CPAP Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if either settlement ever included you.

• Anyone who purchased, leased, rented, or was prescribed a recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP, or ventilator device in the U.S. between 2008 and 2021 was automatically part of the economic loss settlement class, unless they opted out
• People who developed cancer, respiratory illness, or another qualifying injury from a recalled device, and registered through an attorney by the June 2024 and January 2025 deadlines, are part of the personal injury settlement
• Those who missed both windows are not part of either settlement, regardless of whether they used a recalled device

Philips CPAP Claimants Outside a Specific State — Are You Still Covered?

Both settlements were nationwide. Your state doesn’t affect eligibility — only the device model, purchase dates, and whether you met the filing deadlines determine that.

Not sure if you qualify for the Philips CPAP settlement, or whether you have options despite a missed deadline? A free consultation with a product liability attorney can help you understand where you stand.

What If You Missed Both Deadlines?

This is the part most pages skip. Missing the settlement windows doesn’t necessarily mean you’re out of options — it means the private settlement program is closed to you, not that all legal avenues are closed.

• If you were diagnosed with a qualifying condition after the settlement deadlines, or only recently connected your diagnosis to a recalled device, an attorney can evaluate whether you can still file an individual product liability lawsuit outside the settlement program
• As of mid-2026, several hundred personal injury cases remain active in MDL No. 3014 for claimants who filed before the cutoffs — those cases continue moving through the court separately from the settlement fund
• Statutes of limitations still apply to any new individual claim, and they vary by state, so time matters even outside the settlement structure

What Should You Do Right Now?

1. If you already registered for either settlement, check your status directly at the official administrator site — RespironicsCPAP-ELSettlement.com for economic loss, RespironicsPISettlement.com for personal injury.
2. If you never registered and used a recalled device, check your serial number against Philips’ recall list to confirm it was covered.
3. If you have a qualifying injury and never filed anything, don’t assume the door is shut — talk to a product liability attorney about an individual claim.
4. Save your medical records connecting any diagnosis to CPAP or BiPAP use, since that documentation is what any future claim would depend on.
5. Don’t wait to have this conversation. Your state’s statute of limitations doesn’t pause because a settlement program closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Philips CPAP lawsuit still open in 2026?

 The two major settlements — economic loss and personal injury/medical monitoring — are closed to new registrants. The underlying MDL, No. 3014 in the Western District of Pennsylvania, still has active personal injury cases moving through litigation for claimants who filed before the cutoffs.

What if I never filed a claim and I used a recalled Philips CPAP machine? 

You missed the economic loss settlement’s claim window, which closed August 9, 2024. If you have a qualifying injury you believe is linked to the device, talk to an attorney about whether an individual lawsuit is still possible under your state’s statute of limitations.

How much is the Philips CPAP settlement worth?

$479 million for economic loss claims and $1.1 billion for personal injury and medical monitoring claims — $1.075 billion of that for personal injury, $25 million for medical monitoring.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Philips CPAP claim?

 For the personal injury settlement, yes — claimants had to be represented by counsel to register. For any new individual lawsuit outside the closed settlement windows, an attorney is essential to evaluate whether you still have a viable claim.

When will Philips CPAP settlement payments be sent? 

For claimants who registered before the deadlines, payment processing began in phases starting in early 2026, according to the settlement administrator. Processing speed depends on claim volume and documentation completeness.

Will my Philips CPAP settlement payment go on a 1099?

 Payments compensating physical injury or sickness are generally excludable from taxable income under federal law. Payments for economic loss or punitive damages may not qualify for that exclusion. Talk to a tax professional about your specific award.

What if Philips denies my claim was ever eligible? 

That’s a dispute the settlement administrator handles directly. If you believe you were wrongly excluded, an attorney can help you challenge the determination or evaluate other options.

Sources Used in This Philips CPAP Settlement Article

• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania — MDL No. 3014 Economic Loss Class Settlement Notice, Order dated December 12, 2023: https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/sites/pawd/files/3014_Order_2390.pdf
• Official Economic Loss Settlement Administrator: https://www.respironicscpap-elsettlement.com/
• Official Personal Injury Settlement Administrator: https://www.respironicspisettlement.com/
• Law360 — Philips Inks $1.1B Deal To Resolve CPAP Injury Claims, April 29, 2024

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against official settlement administrator sites and Western District of Pennsylvania court filings on August 20, 2026. Last Updated: August 20, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.