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Archive Home > 2008 > December > 16 > High court allows suit over ‘light’ cigarettes

High court allows suit over ‘light’ cigarettes

By Michael Doyle / The Bulletin
December 16, 2008

WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that smokers can sue tobacco companies in state court for making fraudulent claims.

The surprising 5-4 ruling was a victory for the court’s liberals, who in recent years have seen conservatives systematically curtail courtroom....

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