Embattled electronic cigarette maker Juul has agreed to pay $438.5 million to regulators in 33 states, including $33.6 million to New Jersey, to resolve claims it deceived customers about the dangers and potency of their products and marketed to teens, authorities announced Tuesday., who are seeking to ban their products in the U.S. — also agreed to strictly limit its marketing practices under the agreement, according to a statement from New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
The state attorneys general say that over the course of a two-year inquiry, they found Juul became a name brand in the vaping industry by aggressively marketing its products to underage users. In New Jersey, people under the age of 21 are prohibited from buying e-cigarettes.
When will the government and the alphabet soup of agencies be forced to pay?
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Juul agrees to pay more than $15.7 million to Indiana in multi-state settlementIndiana is slated to receive nearly $16 million as part of a multi-state settlement reached with electronic cigarette company Juul. And Indiana will give literally zero to any kind of mental healthcare, safe drug testing/use sites, or meaningful drug education to those impacted! Multi-billion settlement and Indiana gets pocket change. Todd Rokkkita always negotiates against Hoosiers.
Source: wrtv - 🏆 598. / 51 Read more »
Bill Cosby Faces New Sexual Assault Lawsuit From Five Accusers in New YorkFive women filed a lawsuit on Monday against NBC and Bill Cosby under a New York state law that temporarily suspends the statute of limitations for older sexual assault claims. The women allege tha…
Source: Variety - 🏆 108. / 63 Read more »
The Weekly Pull: Immortal X-Men, All Against All, DC Poster Portfolio: George Perez, and MoreThe Weekly Pull: Immortal XMen, All Against All, DC Poster Portfolio: George Perez, and More. NCBD Marvel DC
Source: ComicBook - 🏆 65. / 68 Read more »
COVID-19 cases Illinois: IL reports 3,088 new coronavirus cases, 18 new deathsIllinois reported 3,088 new COVID cases and 18 new deaths Tuesday. Multiple Chicago area counites have been raised to a 'medium' risk level. Biden said the pandemic was over! Natural selection. 💃💕💃 Mandates coming
Source: ABC7Chicago - 🏆 284. / 63 Read more »
Details Emerge in New Report on New Mexico ShootingIn wake of the shooting that occurred on New Mexico University’s campus last month, a detective reportedly pulled over the bus bringing home the New Mexico State men’s basketball team as it was discovered that evidence was onboard
Source: SInow - 🏆 273. / 63 Read more »
Philly’s Rep. Brendan Boyle will hold a major new post in the new CongressBoyle, 45, would be the party’s top voice on the House committee that sets the framework for federal spending and tax levels, and which has often been a platform for bigger leadership roles. Really? He’s in the minority if you forgot. Oh really? One look at Philadelphia and everybody realizes that you cannot manage anything let alone a budget.
Source: PhillyDailyNews - 🏆 89. / 67 Read more »