Judge Won’t Dismiss Chicago’s Suit Seeking Fines From Vape Companies

Mealey's (June 15, 2022, 2:21 PM EDT) -- CHICAGO — An Illinois federal judge on June 14 denied a motion to dismiss Chicago’s lawsuit against three vape companies and one affiliated individual for violating the city’s municipal code by allegedly advertising and selling tobacco products and e-liquids to minors, finding that the city may seek fines under its municipal code and that its claims are not time-barred....