Tobacco
Smoking-related diseases claim an estimated 438,000 American lives each year. This also includes those affected indirectly, such as babies born prematurely due to prenatal maternal smoking and some of the victims of "secondhand" exposure to tobacco's carcinogens. Smoking kills more people than AIDS, alcohol, drug abuse, car crashes, murders, suicides, and fires combined. Click on...MORE >>
Featured Articles on Tobacco
April 27, 2010 - Judges Want Jurors to Log Offline
February 17, 2010 - Second-hand Smoke Lawsuit Rejected by Jury
January 15, 2010 - Cigarette Company Cleared in Legal Dispute
January 7, 2010 - Tennessee Seeks 0K from Cigarette Maker
November 20, 2009 - Woman Wins 0 Million Verdict in Tobacco Suit
October 22, 2009 - Casino Worker Sues Over Second-Hand Smoke
September 29, 2009 - Ontario Sues Tobacco Companies for Billion
August 14, 2009 - Fla. Jury Awards .3 Million in Tobacco Lawsuit
March 20, 2009 - Jurors' Use of the Internet Upsets the Scales of Justice
May 5, 2008 - Tobacco Companies Gain Victory in Oregon Supreme Court
April 16, 2008 - Website Makes Suing Easy
April 14, 2008 - Tobacco Giants Gain Victory in N.Y. Appeals Court
April 08 2008 - NY: No class action for tobacco case
June 07 2007 - B Florida lawsuit claims tobacco companies meticulously marketed to black communities
June 06 2007 - Oklahoma recieves supplemental tobacco payment
May 30 2007 - Illinois judge wants tobacco case revived
March 23 2007 - Appointees said to weaken tobacco case
August 02 2006 - Smoke over tobacco not clear
July 20 2006 - Ruling leaves tobacco money in limbo
July 11 2006 - Court ruling ignites tobacco stocks
July 11 2006 - Florida court relieves cigarette makers
February 03 2006 - Oregon Verdict Against Philip Morris Affirmed
December 16 2005 - B Altria judgment thrown out in Illinois; Supreme Court says smokers not defrauded
March 30 2005 - U.S. court seeks state tobacco law clarification; Result could affect verdicts in lawsuits by addicted smokers
March 22, 2005 - High Court turns away Philip Morris
January 11, 2005 - Arkansas Man Wins Tobacco Decision
July 2, 2004 - Government Files Tobacco Case Details
June 28, 2004 - Tobacco Firms Allowed to Appeal Ruling
July 22, 2003 - Judge Dismisses Tobacco Suit vs. California
January 7, 2003 - Court Blocks Tobacco Records Release
October 4, 2002 - L.A. Jury Orders Philip Morris to Pay $28 Billion
March 24, 2002 - Morris to Challenge Ore Tobacco Award
November 28, 2001 - Smokers Breathe Easier in Montgomery
November 26, 2001 - Tobacco Firms Argue that Florida Damage Award Should be Overturned
November 22, 2001 - Tobacco Company Can Continue Suit Against R.J. Reynolds
November 8, 2001 - Philip Morris Loses Appeal in Henley Case, to Seek Review
October 29, 2001 - Philip Morris Ruling on Foreign Government Claims Upheld by Supreme Court
October 17, 2001 - Tobacco Mulls Massachusetts Law Appeal
October 15, 2001 - Judge Upholds Dismissal of Suit Against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings
September 26, 2001-Ex-researcher says safer cigarette possible
September 12, 2001-New phase for tobacco fight against flight attendants
August 28, 2001-Suit seeks $100 million from tobacco company
August 15, 2001-Study says cigarette ads still target youth
June 8, 2001 -Tobacco Award May Spur Flood Of Cases
June 7, 2001 -Tobacco Award May Prompt More Lawsuits
September 7, 2000 -In Novel Tactic, Lawyers Seek Nationwide Tobacco Suit
July 17, 2000 -Taking a Hit: Yes, $145 Billion Deals Tobacco a Huge Blow, But Not a Killing One
July 17, 2000 -$145 Billion Award Against Cigarette Makers Sets Record
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