Non-Smokers' Rights Association v. Giesbert

The Non-Smokers' Rights Association (DNF) appealed a prior decision holding a magazine and its editor not guilty for publishing photos with the names and logos of cigarettes and other tobacco advertising. The court of appeals imposed a fine on the magazine and its editors, holding that (1) whether the cigarettes in the photos were available on the French market was irrelevant for determining the violation; (2) the intent to disseminate information rather than advertise tobacco does not preclude liability; and (3) the magazines’ right to equal protection was not violated.

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Non-Smokers' Rights Association v. Giesbert, et al., Case No. 06/02927, Court of Appeals - Paris (2006).

  • France
  • Oct 2, 2006
  • Court of Appeals - Paris

Parties

Plaintiff Non-Smokers' Rights Association

Defendant

  • Franz-Olivier Giesbert
  • Le Point
  • Société d'exploitation de l'hebdomadaire LE POINT SEBDO

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Type of Litigation

Tobacco Control Topics

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