Phillips v. Philip Morris USA, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

5:10-cv-01741

Court:

Ohio Northern

Nature of Suit:

Fraud or Truth-In-Lending

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Sara Lioi

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Companies

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  1. March 03, 2014

    Philip Morris Beats Cert. Bid In Marlboro Lights Fraud Suit

    An Ohio federal judge on Friday declined to certify a class of Marlboro Lights smokers on claims that Philip Morris USA Inc. deceptively pushed the brand as a low-tar, low-nicotine alternative, saying that class members acted inconsistently in choosing and smoking those cigarettes.

  2. March 21, 2013

    Philip Morris, Altria Shake 'Light' Cigarette Ad Claims

    An Ohio federal judge on Thursday cleared Philip Morris USA Inc. and Altria Group Inc. of claims stemming from multidistrict litigation that they violated state consumer protection laws by advertising their cigarettes as "light," finding the plaintiffs couldn't sue under those statutes as consumers.