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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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