Juul Lawsuits & Settlements

Juul Labs has been ordered to pay out $462 million to seven states and territories: New York, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Mexico and Washington, D.C. To date, Juul has settled with 48 states and territories for more than $1 billion in vape lawsuits. As of November 2024, a total of lawsuits remain active in the California MDL.

School districts have filed new lawsuits involving Juul e-cigarettes. The company has been accused of falsely advertising its e-cigarettes and targeting minors, leading to a nicotine addiction crisis among young people. E-cig lawsuits have also named Altria, a major tobacco company, which until recently had a stake in Juul. Many cases are starting to see settlements.

Juul launched its e-cigarettes in 2015, and by 2018 it had more than a 70% share of the e-cig market. It was an immediately popular brand among teens, who are 16 times more likely to use Juul than other age groups. Individual Juul pods contain the same amount of nicotine as 20 cigarettes. However, the company’s advertising didn’t make it clear that its products contained any nicotine at all.

After legal reprimands and lawsuits, Juul was forced to change its tactics. Government and health organizations say using social media, trendy events, free samples, enticing flavors and slick marketing campaigns to target students fueled the problem of students and vaping. In 2023, Juul’s percentage of the vape market fell to roughly 25%. Individuals, schools and other eligible parties can still file cases against Juul.

Personal Injury Juul Lawsuits

People are filing personal injury lawsuits against Juul seeking compensation for nicotine addiction, injuries from devices that exploded or caught fire, as well as health problems including seizures and lung disorders. Plaintiffs’ claims include negligence, intentional misrepresentation and failure to warn of the dangers of the product.

The NesSmith suit also points to Juul’s mimicking of Big Tobacco’s past marketing practices. Arguments in favor of e-cigarettes have often centered on their ability to help people quit smoking, but the suit contends that the look and feel of Juul’s products may make transitioning from vaping to traditional cigarettes easier for adolescents. Zampa’s suit notes that her sons were “intrigued with Juul’s products because of the branding and more particularly the flavors.”

Personal injury lawsuits are still being filed and are ongoing. If you’ve been injured or developed health problems from using Juul products, speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Juul Settles State Lawsuits

Juul and Altria have reached settlements with 48 states and territories. The companies have also settled with 5,000 individuals and local governments. The outcomes of some state lawsuits are still pending, however.

The New York Attorney General announced that the settlement calls for: “The most stringent restrictions on Juul’s marketing, sales and distribution practices in order to protect and prevent minors from underage smoking.”

As a result of the settlement, Juul is prevented from using any marketing tactics that directly or indirectly target people under age 35. Juul must also limit the amount of products that individual consumers can purchase in retail stores or online.

School Districts File Juul Lawsuits

High school and elementary school districts across the U.S. have filed lawsuits against Juul and its former stakeholder Altria. In May 2023, for example, multiple school districts in South Carolina were awarded more than $3 million.

In April 2023, Wake County Schools in North Carolina was awarded $6.2 million. Vaping statistics in the state show that teen vaping has increased around 400% in recent years. In March 2023, Orange County Public Schools in Florida was awarded $5.4 million as part of a lawsuit against Juul involving 1,300 school districts.

School districts claim that educators have been on the front line of the teen vaping crisis as more students have been vaping on school property. Students have experienced negative health effects as a result of vape use and nicotine addiction.

People who have experienced vaping-related injuries can speak with experienced lawyers for free case assessments or consultations to discuss options. It’s important to have medical records documenting your injuries to share with a lawyer.

Lawyers are also accepting addiction lawsuits from people who used Juul vaporizers before they turned 18 and became addicted or suffered health problems. Parents and guardians may file on behalf of children or teens.

How to File a Juul Lawsuit

People who have used Juul and experienced injury, illness or addiction may be entitled to compensation in a Juul lawsuit. If you aren’t sure if you qualify, speak to a lawyer who specializes in product liability and is familiar with Juul class action, multidistrict litigation and individual lawsuits.

If you think you or your child have suffered from using Juul products, you can speak with a Juul lawyer to determine whether you qualify for compensation. The health effects of using nicotine can be difficult to determine. You should consider finding a lawyer who has direct experience handling Juul lawsuits.