Multiple States Settle Lawsuits with Juul and Altria Over Teen Marketing and Underage Vaping

The state of Minnesota has settled a lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul for $4.5 million over allegations that the company marketed its products to teens. The settlement also includes provisions for Juul to change its business practices, including limiting the amount of nicotine in its products and not using models under the age of 28 in its advertising. Teen vaping has become a major public health concern in recent years, with studies showing that e-cigarette use among high school students has increased dramatically.