National Society of Tobacco and Matches v. National Committee for Tobacco Control

A lower court found an executive of the National Society of Tobacco and Matches (SEITA) violated France’s tobacco advertising law.  On appeal, the court affirmed the decision of the lower court.  The executive again appealed and, before the Court of Cassation, repeated the argument that he was not liable because he delegated authority for advertising activities to an employee. The Court of Cassation found that the executive cannot escape liability on the basis of delegation of authority and dismissed the appeal.

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National Society of Tobacco and Matches v. National Committee for Tobacco Control, Case No. 99-87625, Court of Cassation (2000).

  • France
  • Nov 14, 2000
  • Court of Cassation

Parties

Plaintiff

  • J.C., president of SEITA
  • National Society of Tobacco and Matches (SEITA)

Defendant National Committee for Tobacco Control

Legislation Cited

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Type of Litigation

Tobacco Control Topics

Substantive Issues

Type of Tobacco Product

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