Try our Advanced Search for more refined results
Phillips v. Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Case Number:
5:10-cv-01741
Court:
Nature of Suit:
Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
Judge:
Firms
Companies
Sectors & Industries:
-
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.
-
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.