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Litigation

Aug. 17, 1999

Cigarette Distributors Fuming

A group of discount cigarette distributors has sued the 46 states and major tobacco companies involved in a global settlement agreement, claiming the deal to end litigation against the industry violates federal antitrust laws and should be invalidated.

By Lauren Bartlett
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        A group of discount cigarette distributors has sued the 46 states and major tobacco companies involved in a global settlement agreement, claiming the deal to end litigation against the industry violates federal antitrust laws and should be invalidated.
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