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Tobacco Lawsuit Update
By Jack M.
Lipsman
"It
is gradually working its way through the Court System"
Although you
haven't heard much about it lately, the NCDA's lawsuit against the
tobacco companies on behalf of Nevada's dealers is still alive and
well and living in Las Vegas. It is gradually working its way
through the court system.
The issue is before Judge Phillip Pro of the Federal
District Court here in Las Vegas and we are expecting a ruling
soon on our motion for class action certification. In fact, our
lawyers have filled an additional motion on Wednesday May 19th
requesting oral arguments and a firm date for the certification
hearing. Our lawyers stated in the motion that "Due to the
complexity of the issues, oral arguments would allow all parties
to address the issues and would allow parties to address questions
from the Court."
The motion is simply an attempt to build a fire under the
Court and achieve some forward momentum. Remember, all non-smoking
dealers in Nevada will automatically be members of the class
unless they decide to opt out. Only those with serious injury or
illness caused by 2nd hand smoke will want out.
They, of course, would do so, in hopes of making a much larger
settlement than that which would be offered to class members. All
these rosy predictions, of course depend on our success in the
courtroom. Only time will give us the answer to that question.
Keep tuned in, we will give you more information as soon as we get
it.
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