Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Monday filed a lawsuit against Midwest Smoke Shop, claiming the retail outlets in Lincoln, Omaha and Gretna are selling harmful THC products to children.
The lawsuit is the latest in a series of suits Hilgers has filed against THC shops to address what he calls rampant, unlawful conduct in the industry. Hilgers says Nebraska consumers, especially children, are at serious risk of harm due to Midwest Smoke’s deceptive and unfair trade practices, including selling products that have sent Nebraskans to the hospital.
Hilgers claims the shops sold THC edibles and vapes to Nebraska children and is spotlighting the product packaging that his office says mimics candy products. He also accuses Midwest Smoke outlets of failing to display any age requirements for THC purchases.
“Not only are these products untested, mislabeled, and dangerous, but Midwest Smoke has also repeatedly been selling these products to kids,” Hilgers says. “Nebraskans deserve better. Our office started this litigation campaign last year to clean up the industry and keep these harmful products out of the hands of Nebraskans.”
The lawsuit was filed in the District Court of Lancaster County.