Japanese lawsuit

[Robert Weissman <rob@essential.org>]

>From the Advocacy Institute's Daily News Summary for 4/27/98

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Hearings Begin In Japanese Lawsuit Against PM

Hearings in a lawsuit against Philip Morris will start Thursday
in Nagoya, Japan.  Twenty plaintiffs seek restitution from the
tobacco company for smoking-related pain and discomfort.  The
plaintiffs believe Philip Morris were remiss in selling
cigarettes in Japan despite their knowledge about the health
risks of smoking.  Plaintiffs' lawyer Shizuo Ito, a lawyer
representing the plaintiffs, noted that cigarettes in Japan
don't carry health warnings, and as a result "people aren't
properly informed even though US tobacco companies are well
aware of the health risks."

Source(s):
USA TODAY, (4/27/98)
   "U.S. Tobacco Firm Under Fire In Japan", Peter Hadfield, p. A1

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