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2026
Altria raises full-year earnings guidance
Altria raised its earnings guidance for the year. CEO Sal Mancuso said the company's performance through the first nine months and confidence in its full-year plan allowed it to raise the guidance.
2026
Altria reports quarterly earnings growth
Altria reported that revenue rose 1% to $6.1 billion and EPS rose 7% to $1.51; the article says it beat earnings expectations.
2026
BAT files patent-infringement claims over IQOS technology
British American Tobacco filed patent-infringement claims against Philip Morris International and others, alleging that the heating technology used in PMI’s IQOS devices infringed BAT patents. BAT sought damages and an injunction on imports; the article does not report a court determination.
2026
Albuquerque sues eight tobacco companies over cigarette butt litter
The City of Albuquerque filed a lawsuit against eight tobacco companies, including Philip Morris USA, Altria Group, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Reynolds American, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, British American Tobacco P.L.C, Liggett Group and BSR Distributing, seeking to recover costs of cleaning up cigarette butts from streets, sidewalks, waterways, arroyos and public places. The city alleges the companies continue to produce non-biodegradable filters despite knowing they create waste.
2026
Denver sues tobacco companies over cigarette butt litter cleanup costs
Denver filed a lawsuit in district court against Philip Morris USA, Altria Group, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Reynolds American, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, British American PLC, ITC Brands, Liggett Group, Liggett Vector Brands and Peerless Products, seeking to recover costs for cleaning up discarded cigarette butts and damage to city infrastructure, stormwater systems and waterways. The city alleges public nuisance, trespass, negligence and product liability violations related to non-biodegradable cellulose acetate filters.
2026
Denver sues tobacco companies over cigarette butt litter cleanup costs
The City and County of Denver filed a lawsuit in state court on Aug. 7, 2026, against nine major tobacco manufacturers and one distributor, including companies behind Marlboro, Newport and Camel, seeking compensation for environmental damage caused by non-biodegradable plastic cigarette filters to municipal property, infrastructure, stormwater systems and waterways.
2021
Harris County files lawsuit against JUUL
The Harris County Attorney filed a lawsuit against JUUL and several company executives, alleging deceptive marketing of addictive products to young people. The lawsuit claims JUUL targeted younger consumers through social media and its “Make the Switch” campaign.
2020
Altria patent infringement suit against Reynolds Vapor
Altria sued R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, claiming that its products infringed multiple patents. The allegations include products in the VUSE and VELO lines; the article reports claims, not a court determination.
2020
Altria elects Thomas Farrell independent board chairman
Altria said it had decided to separate the chairman and CEO roles, and its board elected Thomas Farrell as independent chairman of the board.
2020
Altria names Billy Gifford CEO as Howard Willard retires
Altria announced that Howard Willard retired as chairman and CEO effective April 14, 2020, and that the board elected Billy Gifford to serve as CEO.
2020
Altria CEO succession
Altria announced that Howard Willard was retiring from the chairman and CEO position effective April 14, and its board elected Billy Gifford as the new CEO.
2020
FTC sues Altria and Juul over vaping deal
The US Federal Trade Commission filed an administrative complaint against Altria and Juul, alleging that agreements surrounding Altria's acquisition of a 35% stake in Juul eliminated competition in the closed-system e-cigarette market and breached antitrust laws. Altria said it would defend the deal and disputed the FTC's view that the investment harmed competition.
2019
Texas woman sues seven e-cigarette companies
An unidentified Texas woman filed a $1 million lawsuit against Juul, Pax, Altria, Evolv Mamasan, Axiocore and Yogi E-liquid. She alleged that Juul's advertising drew her to vaping, that nicotine caused her addiction, and that products from Evolv, Mamasan and Yogi were followed by bronchitis and lipoid pneumonia; she blamed the companies for permanent lung damage and medical costs.