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Health Plan Tobacco Surcharge Litigation

By Thomas G. Hancuch & Olivia Ustupski on September 2, 2025
Posted in Class Action, Employment, Health Plan, HIPPA

Employers are facing a surge in class action lawsuits challenging health plan premium surcharges imposed on smokers and other tobacco users, commonly referred to as “smoker surcharges.” Earlier this year Bass Pro Shops agreed to pay $4.95 million to settle one such lawsuit.Continue Reading Health Plan Tobacco Surcharge Litigation

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