u.s. tobacco cooperative inc Consumer Products Premier Manufacturing - A Division

Key Point #1: The plaintiffs bar is trying to expand the wave of fiduciary litigation into tobacco surcharge claims regarding health plans, and so far is having success

The domestic cigarette industry continues to reel under the pressure of increased indirect taxes, the company said in its annual report (pdf), citing a decline in volumes and a 4.2% growth in revenue in 2014-15

Warning labels dont adequately convey explosion risks or proper usage requirements

These deceptive asbestos cigarettes ads promised ultimate protection from smokings harmful effects while concealing a deadly secret: the Micronite filter contained 15-25% crocidolite asbestos fibers, the most lethal form of asbestos known to medical science