KG’s lawsuit states that he began using Stiiizy products at 16, two years before he first experienced cannabis-induced psychosis. By 2020, KG’s use of Stiiizy vapes had become a daily habit, with the lawsuit alleging that the company’s marketing heavily influenced his decision to vape.
A Psychotic Episode and Legal Consequences
One particularly alarming incident described in the lawsuit occurred on April 20, 2022. According to the complaint, KG, while under the influence of Stiiizy products, ran away from home, stole his father’s truck, and fled to San Francisco. There, he adopted the persona of a celebrity rapper, attempting to leverage this identity for free merchandise at high-end stores. Security personnel eventually found him sleeping in the truck at San Francisco International Airport, where he tested positive for THC and was placed in a three-day involuntary psychiatric hold.
KG’s attorneys argue that his psychotic episodes, which have included delusions of fame, are directly linked to his use of Stiiizy’s high-THC products. The lawsuit claims that KG only realized the connection between his cannabis use and his mental health issues in December 2023, following another psychotic break.
Stiiizy New Lawsuit : Broader Implications for the Cannabis Industry
KG’s lawsuit goes beyond targeting Stiiizy, criticizing the cannabis industry as a whole for allegedly using marketing strategies that appeal to young people while downplaying the potential risks of cannabis. The complaint cites rising THC potency levels in recent years and studies that suggest a correlation between cannabis use and adverse mental health outcomes, particularly in adolescents.
