Judge advances bellwether lawsuit against e-cigarette giant Juul’s corporate leaders
E-cigarette company Juul’s founders, board members and biggest investor, Altria, can’t duck a bellwether lawsuit claiming they conspired to deceive consumers about the addictive nature of vaping products.
This Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 file photo shows packaging for an electronic cigarette and menthol pods from Juul Labs, in Pembroke Pines, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) A sprawling class action over e-cigarette giant Juul’s marketing practices creeped closer to trial Thursday when a federal judge advanced conspiracy and fraud claims against the company’s founders, board members and its biggest investor.
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