Three Major U.S. Cannabis MSOs Face RICO Class Action — Allegations of 'Big Tobacco'‑Style Concealment of Harms
Cresco Labs, Green Thumb Industries, Verano Holdings and other large U.S. multi‑state cannabis operators (MSOs) have been sued under RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act). About 40 plaintiffs across 12 states allege the companies concealed the health risks of their products and funded only favorable research, allegedly replicating strategies once used by tobacco firms.
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