ATLANTA, GA—Class action trial attorneys Bruce Steckler of Steckler Wayne & Love , PLLC, Jimmy Goff of Goff Law, PLLC, and Cameron Tribble of Barnes Law Group, LLC have a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Galaxy Gas, a company accused of targeting minors with dangerously addictive nitrous oxide products. The lawsuit, alleges that Galaxy Gas, LLC and associated entities designed and marketed nitrous oxide inhalation devices to resemble harmless consumer products, such as flavored whipped cream chargers while concealing the health risks of addiction and neurological damage.
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of plaintiff Jacob Iannotti and similarly affected individuals nationwide, accuses Galaxy Gas and its affiliated companies of intentionally marketing highly addictive nitrous oxide products to minors while concealing health risks. The complaint alleges that the company designed, packaged, and promoted its products to appeal to children and teenagers while falsely presenting them as safe, FDA-approved culinary tools.
According to the lawsuit, Galaxy Gas canisters feature bright colors and flavors such as vanilla cupcake, mango smoothie, and strawberry cream; packaging tactics commonly used to attract younger consumers. The company allegedly leveraged social media influencers on platforms like TikTok and YouTube to create viral trends, further fueling the product’s popularity among youth. Despite positioning its nitrous oxide as a kitchen product, the company allegedly knew and intended for its customers to inhale the gas recreationally, failing to warn them of the severe risks of addiction and neurological damage.
The lawsuit also claims Galaxy Gas violated multiple consumer protection laws by engaging in deceptive advertising and falsely implying its products were FDA-approved. This alleged misrepresentation created a false sense of security among consumers, downplaying the well-documented dangers of nitrous oxide abuse. The complaint seeks to hold the company accountable for its nitrous oxide sales and marketing practices, and to secure financial compensation for those harmed.
The lawsuit accuses Galaxy Gas and its affiliated companies of knowingly endangering public health by marketing highly addictive nitrous oxide to minors while concealing the risks. According to the complaint, the company packaged, advertised, and sold its products in a way that deliberately misled consumers into believing they were safe for recreational use. By disguising nitrous oxide as a flavored culinary tool and promoting it through social media influencers, Galaxy Gas allegedly created a public health crisis that has disproportionately affected teenagers and young adults.
The complaint outlines multiple legal claims against Galaxy Gas, including product liability for defective design and failure to warn, false advertising, consumer fraud, and violations of federal and state consumer protection laws. The lawsuit also alleges that the company’s negligence in marketing an addictive substance directly contributed to its widespread misuse among minors. By failing to disclose the severe health risks associated with prolonged nitrous oxide use, Galaxy Gas is accused of placing profit over consumer safety.
The plaintiff in the lawsuit, Jacob Ianotti, is represented by J. Cameron Tribble of Barnes Law Group, LLC, Bruce Steckler, Austin Smith, Jack Kelley, and The Honorable Paul D. Stickney of Steckler Wayne & Love, PLLC and Jimmy Goff of Goff Law, PLLC.
