Missouri Judge Oks Class-Action Lawsuit
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A Missouri judge will allow a case over Marlboro Lights against Altria Group Inc.’s Philip Morris USA to proceed as a class action, but has placed limitations on those who can participate in the case.
Circuit Court Judge Michael David in St. Louis limited those eligible to join to Missouri residents who purchased and smoked Marlboro Lights cigarettes from Nov. 9, 1995, five years before the original filing of the suit, through Dec. 31, 2003. Also excluded are Missouri residents who already have filed a personal injury claim as a result of cigarette smoking.
The lawsuit accuses Philip Morris of misrepresenting the amount of tar and nicotine contained in Marlboro Lights.
Philip Morris had no comment on the ruling.
Altria shares fell 15 cents to $48.95 on the NYSE.
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