Politics & Government

State Of Minnesota's Trial Against Juul Begins Monday

While Juul and Altria tried to get the case dismissed, Minnesota was one of 19 states to sue the tobacco retailers.

March 27, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS -- The state of Minnesota's jury trial against Juul and its parent company, Altria, begins at 9 a.m. Monday.

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The state believes the e-cigarette and tobacco companies engaged in consumer fraud, negligence and created a public nuisance, while hooking a generation of kids on nicotine.

While Juul and Altria tried to get the case dismissed, Minnesota was one of 19 states to sue the tobacco retailers. Minnesota's is the first to go to trial.

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.


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