Cannabis Brand Is Sued Over ‘Dangerous’ Vaping (Correct)

May 30, 2024, 2:16 PM UTC

One of the best-selling US marijuana brands targets teens with highly concentrated products that can cause psychosis, a lawsuit alleges — the first major legal challenge to the cannabis industry’s impact on public health.

Stiiizy Inc.’s high-potency THC vapes can induce psychosis among young users, according to a complaint filed Wednesday in California state court. The case was brought on behalf of a minor who was a star athlete at 15 when he first experienced psychosis, including hallucinations and hysteria, after using Stiiizy products, according to a statement.

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