Following the 5000 complaints filed, the company Juul Labs specialized in vaping has just announced that it has reached an agreement with the parties, without specifying the amount. She was notably accused of bodily harm, but also of marketing too oriented towards young consumers.
A CONCLUSION AFTER A NIGHTMARE
The American vape specialist Juul announced on Tuesday the conclusion of an agreement closing more than 5.000 complaints filed against him by 10.000 people in the United States. The amount cannot be specified at this time, a statement said.
After a brilliant commercial success, Juul Labs was notably accused of practicing targeted marketing to minors, even though this type of product is strictly prohibited for this public in the United States and in most other countries where the brand is established. She was also accused of bodily injury by more than 3.000 complaints.
It's not just individuals who have filed suit in San Francisco court, but also consumer collectives, government entities, and Native American tribes who have particularly spoken out against the vaping epidemic among young Americans.
« As part of the settlement and legal process, Juul Labs cannot disclose the amount of the settlement at this time, but has secured a capital investment to fund the resolution “, specifies the company in its press release. The company also underlined its desire to " fulfill its mission of transitioning adult smokers away from combustible cigarettes while combating underage use. »
