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Thursday, July 08, 2004

Tobacco industry settlement with states doesn't bar federal suit, judge rules
Chris Buell at 12:34 PM ET

A federal judge has ruled that a six-year-old settlement between the tobacco industry and states does not prevent the federal government from pursuing its suit against the industry. The federal government is seeking $280 million on racketeering charges against cigarette manufacturers. District Judge Gladys Kessler ruled Wednesday that, while the remedy sought in both cases was the same, the potential liability of the industry was not. The case is expected to go to trial in September. The full ruling is available here [PDF]. AP has more.



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