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Subject:
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Settlement Agreement with Altria Group, Inc., Philip Morris USA,
Inc., Altria Client Services LLC, Altria Enterprises LLC, and Altria
Group Distribution Company (collectively “Altria”). |
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Strategic Plan Alignment:
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Based upon the Board of Education’s observation of the detrimental impact of vaping on our students and the community, it has supported actions to restrict the marketing of and access to vaping products by students. To that end, the Board on June 11, 2020, approved the engagement of national legal counsel and the District’s participation to pursue the mass action litigation against Juul Labs, Inc. and Altria, manufacturers of e-cigarettes. The Board delegated to the authority to the Superintendent to make all decisions necessary in the litigation and keep the Board apprised of these activities. The attorneys reached a settlement with Juul Labs, Inc. that was approved by the Board of Education on March 14, 2023. A settlement has now been achieved with Altria on behalf of the participants in the litigation, including Pueblo School District No. 60. To share in the future distribution of proceeds, the District must approve the settlement and sign a release. The gross amount of the future allocation to the District is projected to be $116,908. |
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Funding:
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Recommendation
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The Board of Education approves the District’s participation in the settlement and authorizes each of the officers of the Board or the Superintendent to sign and submit a release and to take any other action necessary to participate as described in the October 12, 2023 Board materials. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Charlotte Macaluso - Superintendent |
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