Marlboro Menthol Cigarettes Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Marketing products as ordinary cigarettes when menthol cigarettes are more dangerous and addictive than other types of cigarettes
In April 2016, a jury returned a verdict for Philip Morris in a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against the company in 2000. The complaint alleged that the company’s marketing for Marlboro Lights cigarettes violated Missouri state laws. (Larsen et al v. Philip Morris USA Inc., Case No. 22002-00406-02, 22nd Circuit Court, St. Louis, Missouri)
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Allegations: Marketing products as ordinary cigarettes when menthol cigarettes are more dangerous and addictive than other types of cigarettes
November 2016: A judge granted final approval of the settlement. August 2016: A judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this action. According to the terms, class members may receive either…
July 2014: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2014: A federal judge…
July 2014: The claims of the named plaintiff were settled and dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The terms of the settlement have not…
September 2016: The settlement was granted final approval. May 2016: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement in which Philip Morris agreed to pay a total of $15,273,815…
Lawsuit alleges that Phillip Morris mislead smokers into thinking light cigarettes were less harmful.