Former College Athlete Sues Cannabis Retailers Over Psychosis
A former champion college athlete, Andrew Liskowitz, is suing cannabis retailers for his cannabis-induced psychosis that led to a suicide attempt. Liskowitz, who holds numerous college records for track and field, blames the retailers for selling unsafe hemp products and failing to provide adequate warnings about their dangers.
Liskowitz consumed hemp products from the retailers for a few months before his psychosis and subsequent suicide attempt. He attempted to take his own life by jumping off a bridge, surviving but suffering injuries. After his roommates took him to a hospital, he was diagnosed with 'substance-induced psychosis: generalized anxiety; cannabis use'.
The retailers argue that Liskowitz's claims are more properly addressed to the government agencies that deemed the products safe. They maintain they are immune from liability as sellers and that the products were legal and compliant with regulations. However, a New Jersey state judge has allowed Liskowitz to amend his complaint, permitting his product liability allegations to proceed.
Liskowitz's lawsuit alleges that the hemp products he bought were not safe, defective, and lacked adequate warnings about hallucinations or psychosis. The specific sellers and time period of the products are not publicly disclosed. The case highlights the ongoing debate about the safety and regulation of hemp products.
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