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PA attorney general accuses Juul of lying, demands they stop sales

By NBC/WCAU
By NBC/WCAU

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced he's filing a lawsuit against Juul for jacking up nicotine rates, lying about the dangers of their product and targeting children.

Shapiro took his message to Radnor High School outside of Philadelphia Monday, where he likened Juul's marketing practices to those of tobacco companies.

The attorney general's office is seeking an injunction from a Philadelphia court to halt Juul's sales in Pennsylvania or compel them to dramatically change their business practices.

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    • “Juul is an incredibly powerful company. They got high-powered lawyers and lobbyists, and they have an enormous and growing market share. But I for one, will not tolerate their deceptive marketing strategies. Legal action to protect the people of Pennsylvania is now required,” Shapiro told WCAU. “We are demanding that Juul stop selling their product here in Pennsylvania immediately.”

    A spokesman for Juul says the company has not reviewed the complaint, but wants to focus on combating underage use and converting adult smokers from traditional cigarettes.


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