A family-run smoke shop chain has filed a federal lawsuit to block Pennsylvania’s new vaping registry law, arguing the legislation is an unconstitutional overreach that protects “Big Tobacco” while threatening to wipe out $2 million of local business inventory.
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Alaska has finalized a five-year legal battle against nicotine giants Juul and Altria, securing a combined $7.8 million settlement. The agreement resolves allegations that the manufacturers deliberately targeted children to fuel nicotine addiction. While neither company admits fault, the consent judgment imposes court-enforceable marketing restrictions, specifically prohibiting Juul from using cartoons in advertisements.
Read moreThe battle over Denver’s flavored tobacco ban has escalated to the courtroom, with local vape shop owners suing the City and County of Denver to halt enforcement. The Rocky Mountain Smoke Free Alliance filed a complaint in Denver District Court, arguing the ordinance is “unconstitutionally vague” and discriminatory. The lawsuit follows the ban’s implementation on January 1, which prohibits the sale of all flavored tobacco and nicotine products, including menthol, while notably exempting hookah lounges.
Read moreThe government of British Columbia has filed a landmark civil lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs, accusing the company of deliberately targeting youth with addictive products and deceptive marketing. Premier David Eby announced the claim, filed in the B.C. Supreme Court, stating the province aims to “hold the company accountable” for fueling a public health crisis.
Read moreWisconsin’s new state law banning the sale of most vaping products not pre-approved by the FDA has led to significant business challenges, a federal lawsuit, and allegations of “big tobacco” influence. The law, which requires retailers to clear their shelves of unapproved products by September 1st, has vape shop owners fearing for their survival.
Read moreThe American Airlines passenger who was caught vaping in a lavatory during a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco has filed a police report against the flight attendant involved. The passenger, Peter Nguyen Wong, alleges that the flight attendant unlocked the lavatory door while he was inside, exposing his genitals to other passengers.
Read moreJuul Labs has escalated its legal battle with competitors NJOY and its parent company, Altria, by filing new patent infringement complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The latest lawsuits allege that the NJOY DAILY vapor product infringes on a patent owned by Juul Labs.
Read moreA coalition of e-cigarette distributors, Wisconsinites for Alternatives to Smoking and Tobacco (WiscoFAST), has filed a federal lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, challenging a new state law that bans the sale of most vaping products. The law, which took effect on July 1st, prohibits the sale of any vape devices not authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Read moreThe State of Alabama has agreed to allow convenience stores to sell a significantly wider range of vaping products than initially stipulated under a strict new law (HB8) that took effect this month. This development follows a federal lawsuit filed by the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (PCMA) challenging the legislation.
Read moreBaltimore City alleges Philip Morris and Swedish Match intentionally targeted teens with Zyn nicotine pouches, seeking to stop deceptive marketing.
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