Marlboro Menthol Cigarettes Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Marketing products as ordinary cigarettes when menthol cigarettes are more dangerous and addictive than other types of cigarettes
ZYN Oral Nicotine Pouches
Case Name (Date)
Doe et al. v. Phillip Morris International Inc. et al.
24-at-393, E.D. Cal.
(March 2024)
Norris et al. v. Phillip Morris Int’l Inc. et al.
24-cv-1267, D. Conn.
(July 2024)
Product/Service
ZYN oral nicotine pouches
Allegations
Deceptively marketing products as healthy nicotine cessation devices when they provide no health benefits, are not proven cessation devices, do not have authorization from the FDA to be marketed as cessation devices, and lead to and sustain nicotine addiction
Status
Pending
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