Juul Labs agrees to pay $438.5 million to 33 states and Puerto Rico 

[{"selector":"#anim-06e3cff4-94fc-4968-ac65-d11d3cbfe606 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-52.41291530223392%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The vaping company Juul Labs has agreed to pay $438.5 million to resolve a multi-state investigation. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-bafa9ebe-bfb6-49d8-ae34-50a5d9e2dcf3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.24062488616884%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] It was determined that he had advertised vaping devices to young smokers. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-525d5cb5-2897-4df5-ac21-08e528f27cc9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.24624988620297%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] If the vaping company extended the payment period to a full 10 years, it would have to pay $476.6 million. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-78c4c775-e509-4c7a-bc68-7bfcf42c62f5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.240844612732676%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The investigation found that Juul had "constantly marketed to underage users" with young and attractive models, social media posts and free samples. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-94e445a3-964a-420e-842e-735c2be11443 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.19034081315851%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Tong wrote in the statement that Joule misled consumers about the nicotine content and addiction of its products. Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-f7225449-7c07-41af-86e3-697764fde967 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Teens and others in hundreds of individual lawsuits filed in the US say they have become addicted to Juul products Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-64e6c2cb-b6ae-4b0d-a90e-059a97d5fd56 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.19034081315851%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Joule's ads will no longer be allowed to depict anyone under the age of 35, Credit by Google

[{"selector":"#anim-ea0158ed-7822-4646-9bc1-19b4728a1ffa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.16964276108486%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Juul is prohibited from advertising on billboards and in public places, and the landing page of its website requests age verification. Credit by Google