Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Light Cigarette Lawsuit Against Philip...
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a New York class action lawsuit alleging Philip Morris USA and Altria Group, Inc. deceptively marketed Marlboro Lights cigarettes as a less dangerous alternative...
View ArticleAltria, Philip Morris Face Trial Over Ads Touting “Light” Cigarettes
A trial underway in California accuses Philip Morris U.S.A., a unit of the Altria Group Inc., of falsely marketing its so-called “light” cigarettes as being a healthier option over traditional...
View ArticleFDA Considering Banning Online Sales of e-Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering a potential online sales ban of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). The agency has been in discussions with the e-cigarette industry,...
View Articlee-Cigarettes Contain Carcinogens, Toxins
Electronic cigarettes might not be a healthy alternative to traditional cigarette smoking after all. An emerging study suggests that the so-called “e-cigarettes” might not be any healthier than...
View Article$35 Million Verdict Against Tobacco Companies in Smoker’s Death
On December 22, 2015, a Florida jury returned a verdict of $25 million in punitive damages against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Philip Morris USA Inc., adding to $10 million in compensatory damages,...
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