The Minnesota Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Maduro Distributors, Inc. (doing business as Loon) for illegally manufacturing, distributing, and selling flavored vapes that appeal to minors, using flavors like 'Cotton Candy' and 'Blue Razz Slushy' and kid-friendly characters. The lawsuit also alleges Loon deceptively marketed its products as accepted for FDA approval when they were not. The state seeks a permanent injunction, civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation, restitution, and attorney fees.
The Attorney General is seeking a permanent injunction against Loon, civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation, restitution and/or disgorgement, and recovery of attorney fees and costs.
In-house legal teams should review vendor and distribution agreements related to e-cigarette products to ensure compliance with state laws banning flavored vapes that appeal to minors. Specifically, contracts with marketing agencies should prohibit the use of youth-appealing flavors, characters, or imagery. Additionally, any representations about regulatory approvals (e.g., FDA acceptance) must be accurate and verified. Agreements with retailers should include indemnification clauses for violations of consumer protection laws and require adherence to packaging and labeling restrictions. Customer-facing terms of sale should also be updated to reflect age verification requirements.
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Maduro Distributors, Inc.
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Other"Maduro Distributors, Inc., doing business as Loon"
"unlawful sales of flavored vapes that appeal to youth"
"Minnesota’s deceptive vapor products law"
"Minn. Stat. § 325F.7821"
"seeking a permanent injunction against Loon, civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation, restitution and/or disgorgement"
"https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2026/docs/Loon_Complaint.pdf"
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$35.0M
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$75.5M
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