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FDA law could affect punitive and equitable tobacco claims (access required)

By Kimberly Atkins
Staff writer
Published: June 15, 2009

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A bill that will give the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco products could make it harder for plaintiffs to obtain punitive and equitable remedies in tobacco cases. The measure is expected to be signed by President Barack Obama soon. "I'm sure companies will try to wrap themselves with the cloak ... of being ...
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