Kroger Says Flimsy Claims Doom Tobacco Fee Suit

By Grace Elletson · July 14, 2026, 4:33 PM EDT

Grocery giant Kroger urged an Ohio federal judge to toss a suit challenging the legality of an extra health plan fee it charged tobacco users, stating it complied with federal benefits...

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Case Information

Case Title

Anderson et al v. The Kroger Co.

Case Number

1:26-cv-00419

Court

Ohio Southern

Nature of Suit

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Date Filed

April 29, 2026