Philip Morris Light and Low-Tar Tobacco Products Class Action Philip Morris Light and Low-Tar Tobacco Products In April 2014, an appellate judge reinstated a 2003 verdict and made Philip Morris liable for a $10.1 billion award in favor of the plaintiffs. The class-action lawsuit against Philip…
Philip Morris Marlboro Lights Class Action Philip Morris Marlboro Lights In April 2016, a jury returned a verdict for Philip Morris in a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against the company in 2000. The complaint alleged that the company’s marketing…
Marketing of Marlboro Lights Cigarettes Class Action Marketing of Marlboro Lights Cigarettes September 2016: The settlement was granted final approval. May 2016: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement in which Philip Morris agreed to pay a total of $15,273,815…
JUUL e-cigarette Products Class Action JUUL e-cigarette Products In August 2019, two false advertising class-action lawsuits were filed against JUUL Labs, Altria Group, and Philip Morris USA. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the companies: Falsely advertise that…
Marlboro Lights Class Action Marlboro Lights November 2016: A judge granted final approval of the settlement. August 2016: A judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this action. According to the terms, class members may receive either…
Marlboro Lights Cigarettes Class Action Marlboro Lights Cigarettes July 2014: The claims of the named plaintiff were settled and dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The terms of the settlement have not…
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ZYN Oral Nicotine Pouches Class Action 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…
Marlboro Lights Cigarettes Class Action Marlboro Lights Cigarettes July 2014: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2014: A federal judge…
Marlboro Menthol Cigarettes Sold at Walgreens Class Action 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