JUUL to pay Chicago nearly $24 million for marketing to underage users in lawsuit

The e-cigarette maker JUUL is under fire for marketing their products towards children and now they’re being forced to pay. Stemming from a 2020 lawsuit, the company now owes the city of Chicago $23.8 million to settle a lawsuit. The city claims the company violated ordinances by, “engaging in a widespread marketing campaign that targeted minors and by selling JUUL products without implementing strict age verification requirements.”

JUUL agreed to pay $2.8 million within 30 days and the rest of the settlement in the next year, according to the city. That money will go towards reducing youth vaping through education, local policies, and more.

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