Juul, Altria face first trial over claims of marketing e-cigarettes to teens

Minnesota goes to trial against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul, saying the company hooked youths

Manufacturers said they were trying to help adults quit smoking cigarettes, not marketing to teens.

Minnesota Attorney General Opens Trial Against Juul Over Youth Vaping

Minnesota and Juul will face off in court over allegations that the e-cigarette company intentionally targeted young Americans and promoted nicotine addiction. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is seeking $100 million in damages from Juul and the Altria Group, a tobacco company that controlled a minority stake in the company.  The trial began on March 28 and will be overseen by Hennepin County District Judge Laurie Miller. The 12-person j…

Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to lead the opening statements Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs.

At trial, Minnesota says e-cigarette maker Juul targets kids

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally opened his state's case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, accusing the e-cigarette maker of using “slick products, clever ads and attractive flavors” to hook children on nicotine as t

At trial, Minnesota says e-cigarette maker Juul targets kids

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally opened his state's case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, accusing the e-cigarette maker of using “slick products, clever ads and attractive flavors” to hook children on nicotine as t

At trial, Minnesota says e-cigarette maker Juul targets kids

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally opened his state's case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, accusing the e-cigarette maker of using “slick products, clever ads and attractive flavors” to hook children on nicotine as t