TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Craft v. Philip Morris Companies

Plaintiffs filed a class action against tobacco manufacturers, claiming that the defendants committed fraud by marketing “light” cigarettes in violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MPA). The district court granted class certification under the MPA. On appeal, the Court affirmed class certification, but reversed the district court's opinion in other respects - specifically with regards to proper application of the MPA.

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Craft v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., 190 S.W.3d 368, Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District (2005).

  • United States
  • Aug 16, 2005
  • Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District
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Plaintiff

Defendant

Legislation Cited

Related Documents

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Type of Litigation

Personal Injury
An individual or organization may seek civil damages against a tobacco company based on the claim that the use of tobacco products causes disease or death. Some of these cases will relate to general tobacco products, while others will relate to specific subcategories of tobacco products--for example, light or low products, menthol or other flavored products. Additionally, there may be cases relating to exposure to secondhand smoke.

Tobacco Control Topics

Packaging and Labeling Measures
Measures to regulate the marketing on tobacco packages. This includes both bans on false, misleading, deceptive packaging, as well as required health warnings on packaging. (See FCTC Art. 11)
Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship
Measures restricting any form of direct or indirect tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. (See FCTC Art. 13)

Substantive Issues

Consumer Protection Violation

Any violation of a law designed to ensure fair trade, competition, or the free flow of truthful information in the marketplace. For example, a government may require businesses to disclose detailed information about products—particularly in areas where safety or public health is an issue.

Industry-Perpetrated Fraud
The tobacco industry may have perpetrated a fraud upon the public or the courts by presenting false information or deliberately hiding known-facts.

Type of Tobacco Product

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