$60.5 million lawsuit against Juul and Altria settled in Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KTTC) – Minnesota leaders announced a $60.5 million settlement with e-cigarette companies Juul and Altria. It’s the largest settlement per capita of the 48 states so far. The settlement stems from a 2019 lawsuit filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. It claims Juul deceptively crafted products and flavors to attract young people towards its products, resulting in a spike in youth vaping. As part of the settlement, Juul will be severely limited in marketing and advertising in the state, including having to use models over the age...