TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Non-Smokers' Rights Association v. CIPCOM

CIPCOM, the owner and landlord of a convention center, argued that it had no control over the placement of no-smoking signs or ashtrays within the convention center and the subletted commercial spaces within it. The court agreed and found the tenant of the convention center and its directors liable for tobacco control law infractions.  The court ordered the tenant to pay a fine and damages.

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Non-Smokers' Rights Association v. CIPCOM, et al., Case No. 01/520336, Police Tribunal -Paris (2001).

  • France
  • Apr 25, 2001
  • Police Tribunal - Paris

Parties

Plaintiff Non-Smokers' Rights Association

Defendant

  • Claude Bellot
  • Parisien Center of Commerce (CIPCOM)
  • Philippe Andre
  • Societe d'Exploitation du Palais des Congres de Paris (SEPCP)

Third Party

  • The Public Minister

Legislation Cited

Related Documents

None

Type of Litigation

Government Enforcement Action
Government, through its agencies and officials including prosecutors, may seek to enforce its health laws. For example, the government may revoke the license of a retailer that sells tobacco products to minors. These cases may also directly involve the tobacco industry, for example, a government might impound and destroy improperly labeled cigarette packs.
Enforcement Action by a Private Individual or Private Entity
Some jurisdictions allow an individual or organization to initiate an action against another private party who is not following a particular law. For example, a person may sue a restaurant that allows smoking despite a smoke free law. If the plaintiff is claiming the violation of the law caused physical harm, this may also be a personal injury case.

Tobacco Control Topics

Smoke Free Measures
Measures to reduce or eliminate exposure to tobacco smoke. (See FCTC Art. 8)

Substantive Issues

Tobacco Control Law Violation
A claim of a violation of a tobacco control law or statute.

Type of Tobacco Product

None

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