Juul MDL Judge Dismisses Bellwether State Law Claims Against Directors

Mealey's (January 10, 2022, 10:16 AM EST) -- SAN FRANCISCO — The California federal judge overseeing the multidistrict litigation against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc. (JLI) and related entities on Jan. 6 dismissed state law claims in four bellwether personal injury suits against three of JLI’s directors, finding that they are exempt from claims under state product liability laws that are tailored for claims against manufacturers or sellers....