Lawsuits Target E-Cigarette Maker Juul
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 Liability LitigationSeveral deaths and potentially hundreds of illnesses have been tied to e-cigarettes, which allow users to inhale nicotine vapor, often flavored, without smoking.
Lawsuits have been filed against e-cigarette maker Juul and more are expected amid increasing scrutiny.
The following is a summary of how the litigation is playing out across the United States:
About 30 lawsuits have been filed over vaping-related injuries in courts around the country, including both individual lawsuits and class actions.
The lawsuits target Juul Labs Inc, which controls about 75% of the e-cigarette market.
External References & Further Reading
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-juul-lawsuits-factbox/factbox-us-lawsuits-take-aim-at-vaping-idUSKBN1W12LY
