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Judges and Judiciary

Nov. 4, 2006

Tobacco Case Pushes Limits on Class Suits

SAN FRANCISCO - Consumer attorneys will be watching closely as the California Supreme Court takes yet another look at Proposition 64, the 2004 ballot measure that overhauled the state's unfair competition law.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - Consumer attorneys will be watching closely as the California Supreme Court takes yet another look at Proposition 64, the 2004 ballot measure that overhauled the state's unfair competition law.
      The high court agreed this week to review whether the measure prevents millions of smokers in class actions from recouping th...

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