Judge Approves Settlement for JUUL Vaping Addiction Lawsuits
Final approval of the JUUL settlement is expected in July 2023, but details about the average amount of each vaping addiction payout have not been disclosed.
Final approval of the JUUL settlement is expected in July 2023, but details about the average amount of each vaping addiction payout have not been disclosed.
Some reports estimate the settlement to resolve JUUL addiction lawsuits will cost the manufacturer $1.7 billion.
Despite growing research, many teens are unaware of the risk of teen vaping
Details of the JUUL settlement have not yet been released, but the deal is expected to resolve thousands of teen vaping addiction lawsuits brought by families nationwide
Nicotine metabolites, known to be addiction markers, doubled for those who vaped for more than six years, which signals a higher addiction risk than cigarettes
Nearly a quarter of adolescents in the U.S. currently vape
In addition to JUUL nicotine addiction lawsuits, the company also faces a potential ban of its products from U.S. markets.
The agreement to JUUL claims brought by 34 states and territories also comes with a number of provisions designed to restrict how the company markets its vape products.
The FDA claims the manufacturer never applied for FDA approval for the gummies, which look like candy and could be a nicotine toxicity risk for children.
A chemical linked to popcorn lung disease is the most common flavoring used in vaping products, doctors warn