Altria
Summary
Altria Group, one of the largest tobacco companies in the U.S., faces significant legal and regulatory challenges primarily related to its $12.8 billion investment in Juul Labs and alleged conspiracy to target youth with vaping products. The company has been subject to multiple securities fraud class actions, antitrust litigation, and regulatory violations totaling over $1.2 billion in penalties since 2000.
Timeline(10 events)
2018-12-20
Altria announces $12.8 billion acquisition of 35% stake in JUUL Labs, valuing the company at $38 billion
CNBC2019-06-13
U.S. House of Representatives launches investigation into Juul Labs and business deal with Altria
Wikipedia2020-01-30
Altria takes additional $4.1 billion impairment charge on JUUL investment, citing increased litigation
CNBC2021-12-16
Preliminary approval granted for $90 million securities fraud class action settlement
Pomerantz LLP2022-02-24
Administrative Law Judge dismisses FTC antitrust complaint against Altria and JUUL
Federal Trade Commission2023-07-03
FTC Commission vacates ALJ initial decision and dismisses complaint in case against Altria and Juul
Federal Trade Commission2024-03-14
Final approval granted for $235 million settlement resolving remaining JUUL-related litigation
Lieff Cabraser2025-04-02
Deutsche Bank downgrades Altria citing patent litigation risks with NJOY ACE products
News JournalDecision Log
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