Vape Companies, Owner Say Court Improperly Found Jurisdiction In Chicago’s Suit

Mealey's (March 10, 2023, 1:19 PM EST) -- CHICAGO — Two e-cigarette companies and their owner on March 9 filed an amended motion for summary judgment in Illinois federal court on claims brought against them by the city of Chicago, arguing that the court improperly denied their motion to dismiss and found jurisdiction based on an estimated amount in controversy due to fines they could potentially face, while also seeking to exclude the city’s expert witness on youth marketing as “irrelevant.”...