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Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Aug. 17, 2001

Smokers' Lawsuit Reinstated in Part

SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday reinstated part of a lawsuit brought by smokers against San Francisco and the state that claims a massive settlement agreement of tobacco claims violates their rights because it will raise the price of cigarettes.

        SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday reinstated part of a lawsuit brought by smokers against San Francisco and the state that claims a massive settlement agreement of tobacco claims violates their rights because it will raise the price of cigarettes.
        In an unpublished decision, Circuit Judges Alfred T. Goodwin, Susan P. Graber and M. Margaret McK...

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