Johnson County man sues leading e-cigarette maker Juul in federal court

Juul said in a statement that the case is “without merit,” adding that it “never marketed to youth” and doesn’t want non-nicotine users to try its products. The company says its product “has always been intended to be a viable alternative for the one billion current adult smokers in the world.” […]

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A suburban Kansas City man who began vaping four years ago as a high-school senior and now suffers respiratory problems has sued a leading e-cigarette maker, alleging that it intentionally targeted minors and concealed the addictiveness of the devices.

Isaac Gant, of Johnson County, Kansas, filed the lawsuit this week in federal court in Kansas City, Kansas. He’s seeking class action status on behalf of all Kansas residents who bought or used products made by Juul. The suit seeks unspecified damages, KCUR reports. […]

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