Kratom and kratom-derived products, including concentrated alkaloids like 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), are widely sold throughout the U.S. as dietary supplements.
Despite being marketed as safe and natural alternatives for pain relief, mood enhancement, or opioid withdrawal, these products have been linked to severe injuries and deaths.
People who take kratom or products containing 7-OH may suffer serious and even life-threatening complications, including:
- Liver or kidney failure requiring hospitalization
- Severe neurological injuries, including repeated seizures and prolonged treatment
- Death
In addition, people under the influence of kratom can put others in danger due to the drug’s effect on behavior, cognition, and judgment.
Ferrer Poirot Feller represents people and families nationwide who have suffered serious harm due to kratom and 7-OH products. If you or a loved one was hospitalized or killed after using kratom or if you were harmed by someone impaired by the substance, our firm is here to help you pursue justice and financial recovery.
Contact us today for a free case review.
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What Is Kratom?
Kratom is a plant-based substance derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, which is native to Southeast Asia. In the U.S., kratom is commonly sold as a dietary supplement in:
- Head shops and smoke shops
- Gas stations such as BP, Shell, Phillips 66, and Valero
- Big box retailers
- Online marketplaces
Kratom contains active compounds called alkaloids that affect the brain’s opioid receptors. One of the most potent of these compounds is 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a concentrated kratom alkaloid.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 7-OH is much more potent than morphine. Despite this potency, many kratom and 7-OH products have been marketed as safe, natural supplements without adequate warnings about their serious risks.
In July 2025, the FDA issued warning letters to multiple kratom companies and recommended that the DEA classify 7-OH as a Schedule I controlled substance due to its high abuse potential and lack of accepted medical use.
Why Do People Use Kratom?
People use kratom and kratom-derived products for a variety of reasons, which are often based on marketing claims that downplay the risks. Common reasons for usage include:
- Pain relief
- Relief from opioid withdrawal symptoms
- Anxiety or depression management
- Increased energy or focus
- Recreational use for euphoric effects
Because kratom products are marketed as dietary supplements and are widely available without a prescription, many consumers mistakenly believe they are safe. However, kratom’s effects on opioid receptors can create dependency/addiction, impairment, and life-threatening complications.
How Is Kratom Administered or Consumed?
Kratom and 7-OH products are available in several forms, including:
- Capsules or tablets
- Powder mixed into drinks or food
- Liquid extracts and concentrated shots
- Teas made from kratom leaves or powder
Concentrated extract products containing 7-OH are especially dangerous due to their potency. These products may deliver much higher doses than traditional kratom preparations, increasing the risk of overdose, toxicity, and severe injury.doses than traditional kratom preparations, increasing the risk of overdose, toxicity, and severe injury.
What Are the Risks of Using Kratom?
Kratom and 7-OH products can cause serious and potentially fatal health complications, particularly when used in high doses or concentrated forms.
Documented risks of kratom usage and potential legal actions include:
- Death of the User: Families may pursue wrongful death claims when someone dies as a result of kratom or 7-OH use, including overdose, organ failure, or neurological complications.
- Fatal Injuries Caused by Impaired Users: Kratom can impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time. Users under its influence may cause fatal accidents, including motor vehicle collisions.
- Liver Failure and Kidney Failure: Kratom has been linked to liver toxicity, acute liver failure, and kidney damage requiring hospitalization, intensive care, or even organ transplantation.
- Seizures and Neurological Injury: Some users experience repeated seizures requiring hospitalization, prolonged treatment, and long-term neurological damage.
Other Serious Risks
- Respiratory depression and failure
- Lung hemorrhage
- Addiction and dependence
- Cardiovascular complications, including heart failure
- Cognitive impairment
- Overdose and death
These injuries can result in permanent disability, long-term medical treatment, and devastating losses for families.
Who Makes Kratom and 7-OH Products?
There are several different manufacturers and brands that sell kratom and 7-OH products, including:
Kratom
- 7Ohmz
- Chief Kratom
- Dr. Kratom
- Earth Kratom
- EXP Botanicals
- Golden Monk
- Happy Hippo
- Hush Kratom
- Kats Botanicals
- King Kratom
- KrakenKrave Botanicals
- KRATOMade
- MIT 45
- Mitragaia
- OPMS
- Remarkable Herbs
- Whole Herbs
7-OH
- 7 O’Heaven
- 7OHMZ
- 7rx
- 7Tabz
- CBD American Shaman
- Eat OHMZ
- Hyku
- Jubi
- On7
- Opia
- Press’D
- Pure Ohms
- Roxy Complex
- Ultra Seven
- Zohm
If you or someone you love was harmed after taking a kratom or 7-OH product made by any of these companies or manufacturers, the drug injury lawyers at Ferrer Poirot Feller are here to help.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Kratom-Related Injury?
Multiple parties may be legally responsible for injuries caused by kratom or 7-OH products, including:
- Manufacturers: Companies that produce kratom and 7-OH products may be liable for:
- Failing to warn consumers about addiction, overdose, and death risks
- Misrepresenting products as safe or natural
- Selling dangerously potent or defective products
- Distributors and Retailers: Retailers that sell kratom products, including smoke shops, gas stations, and major retailers, may share responsibility, particularly when selling unsafe or improperly labeled products.
- Impaired Users Who Cause Harm: People who cause fatal accidents while impaired by kratom or 7-OH may also be held legally responsible for wrongful death or injury.
Kratom Injury Verdicts & Settlements
Courts and juries nationwide are increasingly recognizing the dangers of the substance and have already awarded significant compensation in kratom-related cases, including:
- $11.6 million wrongful death verdict in Florida
- $2.5 million wrongful death verdict in Washington
- $8.75 million class action settlement involving kratom product manufacturer Botanic Tonics
Lawsuits allege that manufacturers concealed kratom’s opioid-like effects, addiction risks, and toxicity while marketing products as safe, natural supplements.
The FDA’s enforcement actions and warnings provide important evidence supporting claims that companies failed to adequately warn consumers. As litigation continues nationwide, additional lawsuits and settlements are expected.
How Can a Lawyer Help?
Kratom injury cases are complex and often involve large manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. An experienced product liability lawyer at Ferrer Poirot Feller can help by:
- Investigating the kratom product involved
- Obtaining medical records and toxicology reports
- Identifying responsible manufacturers and sellers
- Proving failure to warn, product defect, or negligence
- Pursuing compensation for medical bills, lost income, and suffering
- Filing wrongful death claims on behalf of families
To pursue a kratom injury claim, it’s important to show evidence of both purchase and use. This may include:
Proof of Purchase
- Receipts
- Credit or debit card statements
- Venmo or Apple Pay transaction records
- Photos or videos of the product
- Surveillance footage from smoke shops or gas stations
Proof of Use
- Medical records documenting kratom use
- Toxicology reports
- Photos or videos showing use
Kratom and 7-OH products purchased from smoke shops, head shops, gas stations, major retailers, or online sellers may qualify.
Contact Our Kratom Injury Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one suffered liver failure, kidney failure, seizures, hospitalization, or death after using kratom or 7-OH—or if your family lost someone due to a kratom-impaired individual—you may be entitled to compensation.
Ferrer Poirot Feller represents clients nationwide in serious drug injury and wrongful death cases. Our legal team is actively investigating kratom and 7-OH claims and helping families hold negligent manufacturers and sellers accountable.
Contact Ferrer Poirot Feller today for a free, confidential consultation to learn more about your legal rights.
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