FILE – In this file photo dated Tuesday, April 10, 2018, a school principal shows off steam equipment confiscated from students in places such as toilets or hallways of the school in Massachusetts. A government study released Thursday, June 7, 2018, said that teen vaping appears to have remained stable in 2017 and cigarette smoking continues to decline – a promising sign of advances in a wide variety of nicotine and tobacco products. However, some experts have been wary of the results. They found that the survey did not specifically ask about Juuls, a very popular form of e-cigarette. (AP photo / Steven Senne)
LOGAN – Logan City School District voted Tuesday to join over 400 school districts across the country to become part of the legal battle against Juul Labs.
LCSD executive director Jeff Barben said the district had been approached by a lawyer with Kirton McConkie, but he and the LCSD superintendent were skeptical.
“We took a look and weren’t sure,” said Barben. “I’ve just seen a lot of these lawsuits where the attorneys do a lot, but individuals, the plaintiff, not much.”
Barden said he kept in touch with the attorney and received more information. He thought it would be beneficial for LCSD to partner with about 41 school districts in Utah.
“I think it will likely be an advantage that we join the lawsuit,” said Barben. “I think it will send the message that too We take seriously the health effects of vaping on our students. “
The lawsuit alleges that Juul downplayed the health risks of vaping and used questionable marketing practices to target minors and young adults.
The lawsuit is based on a lawsuit filed against Juul by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, which settled $ 40 million in June.
LCSD Education Board Vice President Frank Stewart moved to join the lawsuit on condition that all proceeds from the lawsuit be used for anti-smoking education and prevention.
Ann Geary, a member of the LCSD Education Board, suggested using some of the funds to invest in steam detectors that will be placed in school toilets and locker rooms.
The detectors register chemical vapor aerosol and then send an email or SMS notification to school officials, according to Wired.
Juul Labs tried to dismiss the lawsuit but was unsuccessful. Should no agreement be reached, proceedings would begin in March 2022.
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