Judge Weinstein has authorized a class action tobacco suit for all smokers of "light" cigarettes, based on fraud. It is a nationwide class, though of course individual cases and state law on fraud may vary. Tobacco stocks sunk 5% immediately on the news.
Judge Weinstein is back at work
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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| Bridget Carroll Press Officer, Manhattan Institute bcarroll@manhattan-institute.org |



