According to a news report from Setexasrecord on November 1st, a lawsuit against Ochia Group, PMI USA, and their affiliated companies in Harris County, Texas, has reached a settlement. County prosecutor Christian Menefee announced that the aforementioned companies were sued for alleged fraudulent marketing of Juule-cigarette products to minors.
According to the lawsuit in Harris County, after Altria became a partial owner of Juul, it orchestrated the expansion of the company's child-friendly nicotine flavors to a wider potential customer base.
In 2021, Harris County became the first government entity in Texas to file a lawsuit against JUUL, Altria, and related entities over the teenage e-cigarette epidemic. In February this year, as part of a global settlement agreement, Harris County resolved its claims against Juul.
Munfee stated, "This is a significant victory for the residents and government of Harris County. E-cigarette companies have been targeting our young people to become addicted to Juul products nationwide. These lawsuits aim to hold them accountable.
The settlement amount will be deposited into the general fund of Harris County, to be allocated at the discretion of the County Administration Committee.
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