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Only lead plaintiff must show ‘injury in fact’ (access required)

By: Sylvia Hsieh
Published: May 20, 2009

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In a consumer class action suit against the tobacco industry for false advertising, only the lead plaintiff needs to show "injury in fact," the California Supreme Court has ruled. The plaintiff sought to represent smokers statewide in suing several tobacco companies for unfair competition and deceptive advertising about the addictiveness and health risks of nicotine. Under a ...
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