Wake Schools announces $1.8 million settlement in lawsuit against vaping giant

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Wake County Board of Education has settled with vaping giant Altria, WCPSS said Tuesday.

It was part of a federal lawsuit against Juul Labs, Altria, and other companies involved in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of vaping products. This settlement was also part of a global settlement with Altria resolving numerous cases and follows the school board's settlement with JUUL Labs, announced in April.
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This settlement will support the Board's mission of "preventing and decreasing youth vaping and nicotine use through education," WCPSS said in a release.

"This settlement is an important first step," WCPSS Board Chair Chris Heagarty said. "It's a win for the health of our students, and these funds will educate and protect our youth from the dangers of vaping, ensuring a healthier future for our community. But there is more left to do, especially as these companies alter their products to evade existing protections of our kids."
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Altria, a producer and marketer of tobacco products. owns a stake in JUUL Labs.

The Wake County School Board will receive more than $1.872 million under the terms of the settlement.
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