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Israel Sues U.S. Tobacco Companies [09/30-1]

excerpts from ISRAELI HEALTH INSURER SUES CIGARETTE MANUFACTURERS The Wall Street Journal [09/29/98]

Israel's largest health insurer filed a $2 billion lawsuit against U.S. and Israeli tobacco manufacturers, seeking compensation for the costs to treat smokers who were misled about the effects of cigarettes.

Those named in the suit include Phillip Morris Cos., R.J. Reynolds, Brown & Williamson, Liggett & Meyers, and Lorillard. Israel's only cigarette manufacturer, Dubek, its former chief executive officer and its sister company were also named in the suit.

The 28-page complaint accuses the companies of withholding evidence of the harmful effects of smoking, targeting minors in advertising, deceptive advertising and altering nicotine levels to encourage addiction.
 

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