Smokers of so-called light cigarettes can pursue a class action against Philip Morris USA based on the claim that the tobacco giant advertised Marlboro Lights as less harmful than other brands, Massachusetts' highest court ruled Friday. The 4-3 decision marks the first time any state's high court has let a smoker class action proceed against the industry over such cigarettes' marketing, and is predicted to influence other courts on class certification.
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Mass. Court OKs Class Action Status in 'Light' Cigarette Suit
The Associated Press
August 16, 2004
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