What Is Juul Class Action Lawsuit? Is It a Scam?

Author: Trend Micro

April 10, 2023

The Juul Class Action Lawsuit is a legal case brought against Juul Labs, the manufacturer of Juul e-cigarettes, for allegedly falsely advertising their e-cigarettes as safe and non-addictive, while not disclosing the high levels of nicotine and harmful chemicals in their products. The lawsuit also alleges that Juul targeted minors in their marketing campaigns. Currently, the court has not rendered a verdict on whether any of the defendants have breached any laws.

The Juul Class Action Lawsuit website


Is the Juul Class Action Lawsuit a scam?

It is not a scam.

If you purchased Juul products such as its Juul Device (e-cigarette), Juulpods, and/or other products from its official website on or before December 7, 2022, you may have received a notification email from Juul regarding your eligibility to receive a payment from the $255 million settlement. If you didn’t receive a notice or if you purchased Juul products from a retail store on or before December 7, 2022, you may also be eligible to receive a portion of the settlement.

Who is eligible to file a claim?

To be eligible to file a lawsuit against Juul, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You must be 18 years old or older and have experienced health issues related to Juul e-cigarettes.
  • If you are the legal guardian of a child who is 18 years old or younger who has experienced health issues related to Juul e-cigarettes, you can file a lawsuit on behalf of your child.
  • In both cases, you will need to provide proof of the health problems that you claim Juul caused. Severe health problems include cardiovascular diseases, respiratory failure or lung issues, behavioral changes, heart attacks, nicotine poisoning, seizures, strokes, mental health issues, and many more.

How to file a claim?

If you believe you are eligible to receive a payment from the Juul settlement, you must file a claim before the deadline of July 14, 2023. To file a claim, you can visit the official website for the Juul Class Action Lawsuit at https://www.juulclassaction.com/en.

Upon submitting a valid claim, the amount of compensation you receive will be determined by the total sum of money you have spent on Juul products. The Juul settlement’s final approval hearing is scheduled for August 9, 2023.

How to protect yourself against fake emails?

There’s a risk of scammers using the Juul Class Action Lawsuit as an opportunity to send fake emails and obtain personal information. To avoid being scammed, follow these precautions:

  1. Check the sender’s email address to confirm it’s from Juul Labs.
  2. Avoid clicking on links or attachments in emails requesting personal information.
  3. Be cautious of emails that pressure you into acting immediately or ones that offer unexpected financial rewards.
  4. Use the official Juul Class Action Lawsuit website, https://www.juulclassaction.com/en, to submit claims or get information.
  5. Download Trend Micro Maximum Security for even more protection, including Web Threat Protection, Ransomware Protection, Anti-phishing, and Anti-spam Protection.

This article was published in collaboration with Trend Micro.

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