ALBANY, New York — Electronic cigarette giant JUUL will pay New York and five other states $462 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company targeted teens and misled users about the dangers of vaping, Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday.
New York is set to receive $112.7 million as part of the agreement, one of nearly a dozen similar suits accusing the company of creating a public health crisis as teen vaping rates soared in recent years.
The money will be used to support underage smoking abatement programs across the state.
