SD vape company reaches settlement with city over flavored tobacco sales

A gavel File photo courtesy of UC Berkeley Law A San Diego-based vape business has resolved a lawsuit from the city that alleged it was selling flavored tobacco products in violation of state and local bans on such sales it was stated Tuesday Vapor Authority has agreed to pay a penalty and comply with a three-year injunction prohibiting flavored tobacco product sales The San Diego City Attorney s Office alleged the business was selling flavored tobacco products after bans from California and the city of San Diego went into effect The settlement was reached with no admission of liability by Vapor Authority E-cigarette use among youth remains a serious masses wellness and safety concern San Diego City Attorney Heather Ferbert declared in a announcement Nicotine is highly addictive and flavored products are intentionally marketed to appeal to young users This settlement reflects our commitment to holding businesses accountable and protecting young people from harmful illegal products