Juul to Pay Nearly $440M to Settle Multi states Investigations In the United States.

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by Samuel Pordengerg Sep 18, 2022 News
Juul to Pay Nearly $440M to Settle Multi states Investigations In the United States.

The company was founded by two graduate students. The design of their products resembles a thumb drive.

The most popular e-cigarette in the US was released two years ago. It had a market share of more than 70% by the end of the year. The company rose at the same time as the teen e-liquid epidemic. Regulators and legislators were interested in it.

The $440 Million Settlement

Thirty-nine states launched an investigation into the marketing and sales practices of Juul Labs to see if the company targeted youth and made misleading claims about their nicotine products.

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The electronic cigarette manufacturer has agreed to pay settlement fees to 33 states.

The settlement fee will be paid out over the course of six to ten years. In the past, the firm has settled lawsuits in Arizona, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Washington.

Many personal lawsuits have been filed on behalf of adolescents who claim to have become addicted to the product.

Juul’s Unethical Marketing Campaign

According to a joint investigation board statement, Juul was found to have marketed its e-cigarettes to children through launch parties, product giveaways, and ads and social media posts. Nicotine, an addictive substance, was not disclosed.

It appeared that the entire growth strategy of Juul Labs was to appeal to children. The users who are most susceptible to nicotine addiction are the ones who were directly lured.

Some Juul flavors were banned by the FDA. More than 1,300 warning letters and fines were issued to retailers who illegally sold Juul products to children.

What Causes Would The $438.5 Million Go Towards?

The agreement was announced by the Attorney General of Connecticut. Connecticut's portion of the fee should be at least $16 million and be invested in vaping prevention causes. They believed the funds would help curb the increase in youth vaping.

He said that he can't claim that it will stop young people from smoking. It's still an epidemic. It's a big problem. A big chunk of what was once a market leader has been taken out by the company.

Restrictions Accompanying the Settlement

Juul agreed to stop using various marketing practices. Unless at least 85% of the publication's audience are adults, they include using cartoons, paying social media influencers, depicting people under the age of 35, and billboard advertising.

The agreement also restricts where Juul products may be placed in stores. Also, age verification for all sales and online and retail sales restrictions.