DENVER (AP) — Colorado has filed a lawsuit against an e-cigarette manufacturer saying the company marketed products to children and downplayed health risks.

The Colorado Sun reported the lawsuit filed Tuesday in Denver District Court alleges Juul Labs Inc. violated the Colorado Consumer Protection Act by designing e-cigarettes to make them more attractive to minors.

State Attorney General Phil Weiser also says Juul falsely suggested its vaping products are a healthy smoking alternative.

Juul has faced legal action from other states on similar grounds.