Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, shown here in June 2021, announced the settlment earlier this week. Commissioners Court will determine how the $20 million is allocated.Harris County has reached a $20 million settlement of its lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs after arguing the company deceptively marketed its products to children, the county attorney's office announced Wednesday.
The settlement is part of a global settlement resolving multiple cases brought by school districts, cities and counties.MORE ON HARRIS COUNTY:"I’m proud of this outcome settling our lawsuit against JUUL. We’re bringing real money to the county to ensure we’re protecting our youth from e-cigarette use," County Attorney Christian Menefee said."This case was always about reducing youth nicotine addiction in our communities.
Send my check in the mail!
Such a great use of city resources. All the while, crime runs rampant… 🎪
The ca$e wa$n't about youth, nicotine, or addiction at all. It wa$ alway$ about ju$t one thing.