Exhibit 99.1
I. GOVERNMENTAL HEALTH CARE RECOVERY ACTIONS
People of the State of California, et al. v. Philip Morris
Incorporated, et al., Case No. BC194217, Superior Court of California,
County of Los Angeles (case filed 7/14/98). People seek injunctive
relief and economic reimbursement with respect to damages allegedly
caused by environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).
United States of America v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Case No.
1:99CVO2496, USDC, District of Columbia (case filed 9/22/99). The
United States of America seeks to recover the proceeds received, and
to be received, by tobacco company defendants and certain affiliates
for wrongful sales of tobacco products. In October 2000, the District
Court dismissed the government's claims pursuant to the Medicare
Secondary Payor Act and the Medical Cost Recovery Act, but denied
motions to dismiss RICO claims. Trial is scheduled for September
2004.
City of Belford Roxo, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al.,
Case No.01-10911-CA-10, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The City of Belford
Roxo seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for personal
injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of tobacco
products manufactured by defendants.
Republic of Belize v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No.
00-8320-CA-01, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Miami-Dade County (case filed 4/5/01). The Republic of Belize seeks
reimbursement of the funds expended on behalf of those injured by and
addicted to tobacco products.
City of Belo Horizonte, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et
al., Case No.01-10920-CA-04, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial
Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The City of
Belo Horizonte seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
City of Carapicubia, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 01-10910-CA-24, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The City of
Carapicuiba seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
City of Duque De Caxias, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et
al., Case No. 01-10917-CA-13, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial
Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The City of
Duque De Caxias seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages
for personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use
of
1
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
Republic of Ecuador v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No.
00-1951-CA-27, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Miami-Dade County (case filed 1/21/00). The Republic of Ecuador seeks
reimbursement of the funds expended on behalf of those injured by and
addicted to tobacco products.
Republic of Ecuador v. Philip Morris International, Inc., et al., Case
No. 01-5113, USDC, Florida, Southern District (case filed 12/21/00).
The Republic of Ecuador seeks to recover damages suffered by Ecuador,
due to alleged misconduct of defendants, specifically loss of taxes and
violations to Florida RICO law.
The State of Espirito Santo, Brazil v. Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Case
No. 00-07472-CA- 03, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County. The State of Espirito Santo, Brazil seeks
reimbursement for all costs and damages incurred by the State.
The State of Goias, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 99-24202-CA 02, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida-Dade County (case filed 10/19/99). The State of Goias, Brazil
seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for personal
injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of tobacco
products manufactured by defendants.
City of Joao Pessoa, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 01-10919-CA-01, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The City of Joao
Pessoa seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
City of Jundiai, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case
No. 01-10924-CA-10, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The State of Jundiai
seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for personal
injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of tobacco
products manufactured by defendants.
The Kyrgyz Republic v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Case No. 01-01740
CA-25, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade
County. The Kyrgyz Republic seeks compensatory and injunctive relief
for damages for personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk
regarding the use of tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
2
City of Mage, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Circuit
Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case
filed 5/8/2001). The City of Mage seeks compensatory and injunctive
relief for damages for personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk
regarding the use of tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
The State of Mato Grosso do Sul , Brazil, et al. v. Philip Morris
Companies, Inc., et al., Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Dade County (case filed 7/19/00). The State of Mato Grasso do
Sul, Brazil seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
City of Nilopolis - RJ, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et
al., Case No. 01-10916-CA-01, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial
Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The City of
Nilopolis seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
City of Nova Iguacu - RJ, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et
al.,Case No. 01-10909-CA-24, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial
Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001).The City of
Nova Iguacu seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
The State of Para, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al.,
Case No.01-10925-CA-23, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The State of Para
seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for personal
injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of tobacco
products manufactured by defendants.
The State of Parana, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 01-10908-CA-02, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The State of Parana
seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for personal
injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of tobacco
products manufactured by defendants.
The State of Pernambuco, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et
al., Case No.01-31241-CA-20, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial
Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 12/28/01). The State of
Pernambuco seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
3
The State of Piaui, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc, et al.,
Case No. 00-32238 CA 30, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 12/13/00). The State of Piaui,
Brazil seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
City of Rio De Janerio, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et
al., Case No. 01-10911-CA-10, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial
Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The City of
Rio De Janerio seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
The State of Rondonia, Brazil v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc, et al.,
Case No. 01-10907-CA-09, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The State of Rondonia
seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for personal
injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of tobacco
products manufactured by defendants.
The Russian Federation , et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc, et
al., Case No. 00-20918 CA 24, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial
Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 8/28/00). The Russian
Federation seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for
personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of
tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
City of Sao Bernardo Do Carmpo, Brazil v, Philip Morris Companies,
Inc., et al., Case No. 01-10918-CA-11, Circuit Court of the 11th
Judicial Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 5/8/2001). The
City of Sao Bernardo Do Carmpo seeks compensatory and injunctive relief
for damages for personal injuries and misrepresentation of risk
regarding the use of tobacco products manufactured by defendants.
Republic of Tajikistan v. The Brooke Group Ltd., et al., Case No.
01-01736 CA-24, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Miami-Dade County. The Republic of Tajikistan seeks compensatory and
injunctive relief for damages for personal injuries and
misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of tobacco products
manufactured by defendants.
The State of Tocantins, Brazil, et al. v. The Brooke Group Ltd., Inc.,
et al., Case No. 00-28101 CA 05, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial
Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County. The State of Tocantins, Brazil
seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages for personal
injuries and misrepresentation of risk regarding the use of tobacco
products manufactured by defendants.
4
Republic of Venezuela v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case
No. 99-01943-CA-01, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit,
Florida, Miami-Dade County (case filed 1/27/99). The Republic of
Venezuela seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for damages incurred
by the Republic in paying for the Medicaid expenses of indigent
smokers.
County of McHenry, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Case No. 00L
007949, Circuit Court, Illinois, Cook County (case filed 7/13/00).
County of McHenry seeks monetary damages, civil penalties, declaratory
and injunctive relief, restitution, and disgorgement of profits.
General Sick Fund (Kupat Holim Clalit) v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al.,
Case No. 1571/98, District Court, Israel, Jerusalem (case filed
9/28/98). General Sick Fund seeks monetary damages and declaratory and
injunctive relief on behalf of itself and all of its members.
Republic of Panama v. The American Tobacco Company, Inc., et al., Case
No. 98-17752, Civil District Court, State of Louisiana, Orleans Parish
(case filed 10/20/98). The Republic of Panama seeks compensatory and
injunctive relief for damages incurred by the Republic in paying for
the medicaid expenses of indigent smokers. Transferred to the Judicial
Panel on Multidistrict Litigation in the United States District Court
of the District of Columbia on 11/6/00.
The State of Sao Paulo v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case
No. 20 00-02058, Civil District Court, Louisiana, Parish of Orleans
(case filed 2/9/00). The State of Sao Paulo seeks reimbursement of the
funds expanded on behalf of those injured by and addicted to
defendants' tobacco products.
County of Wayne v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., USDC, Eastern
District, Michigan. County of Wayne seeks to obtain damages,
remediation through tobacco education and anti-addiction programs,
injunctive relief, attorneys' fees and costs.
City of St. Louis, et al. v. American Tobacco Company, Inc., et al.,
Case No. CV-982-09652, Circuit Court, State of Missouri, City of St.
Louis (case filed 12/4/98). City of St. Louis and area hospitals seek
to recover past and future costs expended to provide healthcare to
Medicaid, medically indigent, and non-paying patients suffering from
tobacco-related illnesses.
County of St. Louis, Missouri v. American Tobacco Company, Inc., et
al., Case No. 982-09705, Circuit Court, State of Missouri, City of St.
Louis (case filed 12/10/98). County seeks to recover costs from
providing healthcare services to Medicaid and indigent patients, as
part of the State of Missouri terms as a party to the Master Settlement
Agreement.
5
The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe v. The American Tobacco Company, et al.,
Case No. CV 97-09-082, Tribal Court of The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe,
State of South Dakota (case filed 9/26/97). Indian tribe seeks
equitable and injunctive relief for damages incurred by the tribe in
paying for the expenses of indigent smokers.
Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas, The v. The American Tobacco Company,
et al., Case No. 1: 00CV-596, USDC, Texas, Eastern District (case filed
8/30/2000). The Tribe seeks to have the tobacco companies' liability to
the Tribe judicially recognized and to restore to the Tribe those funds
spent for smoking-attributable costs by the Tribe itself and various
state and federal health services.
Republic of Bolivia v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No.
6949*JG99, District Court, State of Texas, Brazoria County, State of
Texas (case filed 1/20/99). The Republic of Bolivia seeks compensatory
and injunctive relief for damages incurred by the Republic in paying
for the Medicaid expenses of indigent smokers.
The State of Rio de Janerio of The Federated Republic of Brazil v.
Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No. CV-32198, District of
Angelina County, State of Texas (case filed 7/12/99). The State of Rio
de Janerio of The Federated Republic of Brazil seeks compensatory and
injunctive relief for damages incurred by the Republic in paying for
the Medicaid expenses of indigent smokers.
II. THIRD-PARTY PAYOR ACTIONS
Fibreboard Corporation, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al.,
Case No. 791919-8, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
(case filed 11/10/97). Asbestos company seeks reimbursement for damages
paid to asbestos victims for medical and other relief, which damages
allegedly are attributable to the tobacco companies.
Central Illinois Laborers Health & Welfare Trust Fund, et al. v. Philip
Morris, et al., Case No. 97-L516, USDC, Southern District of Illinois
(case filed 5/22/97). Health and Welfare Trust Fund seeks injunctive
relief and economic reimbursement to recover moneys expended by Fund to
provide medical treatment to its participants and beneficiaries
suffering from smoking-related illnesses.
Group Health Plan, Inc., et al. v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No.
98-1036 DSD/JMM, USDC, Second Judicial District, Ramsey County, State
Of Minnesota (case filed 3/13/98). Health and Welfare Trust Fund seeks
injunctive relief and economic reimbursement to recover moneys expended
by Fund to provide medical treatment to its participants and
beneficiaries suffering from smoking-related illnesses.
6
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation, et al v. RJR Nabsico, et al.,
Case No. 2000-615, Circuit Court of Mississippi, Jefferson County (case
filed 12/15/00). Asbestos company seeks reimbursement for damages paid
to asbestos victims for medical and other relief, which damages
allegedly are attributable to the tobacco companies.
Owens-Illinois, Inc. v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
00-0077, Circuit Court, Mississippi, Sharkey County (case filed
4/9/01). Asbestos manufacturer seeks reimbursement for damages paid to
asbestos victims for medical and other relief, which damages allegedly
are attributable to the tobacco companies.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc.,
et al., Case No. 98-3287, New York, Eastern District. Judgment entered
on behalf of Defendants. Action brought on behalf of twenty-four Blue
Cross/Blue Shield insurers seeking to recover health care costs
attributable to smoking. Judgment has been entered on a jury verdict
and award of attorneys fees in favor of one plan, Empire Blue Cross and
Blue Shield. Notices of Appeal from that Judgment have been filed. See
Note 15, Contingencies, for a more detailed discussion of the case.
III. SLAVERY REPARATIONS
Johnson, et al. v. Aetna , Inc., et al., Case No. 02-2712, USDC,
Louisiana, Eastern District. This class action is brought on behalf of
all African American slave descendants for slavery reparations.
Bankhead, et al. v. Lloyd's of London, et al., Case No. 05 CV 6966,
USDC, Southern District of New York (case filed 9/3/02). This class
action is brought on behalf of all African American slave descendants
for slavery reparations.
Timothy Hurdle v. FleetBoston Financial, et al., Case No. 02-02653,
USD, Northern District of California (case filed 09/10/02). This
class action is brought on behalf of all African American slave
descendants for slavery reparations.
IV. CLASS ACTION CASES
Jefferson County, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Case No. CV
02-6170, Circuit Court, Jefferson County, Alabama (case filed
10/10/02). This action is for injunctive relief and damages. Plaintiffs
allege a class action against the tobacco defendants for their smoking
related medical expenses unpaid by Medicaid.
7
Brown, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 711400,
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego (case filed 10/1/97).
This personal injury class action is brought on behalf of plaintiff and
all similarly situated allegedly injured smokers resident in
California. In April 2001, the court granted in part plaintiff's motion
for class certification, and trial is scheduled to begin in August
2003. See Note 15, Contingencies, for a more detailed discussion of
this case.
Sims, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:01CV01107,
USDC, District of Columbia (case filed 5/23/01). Plaintiffs bring this
class action to recover the purchase price paid by plaintiffs and class
members while they were under age through the use of fraud, deception,
misrepresentation and other activities constituting racketeering, in
violation of federal law.
Engle, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 94-08273 CA 20,
Circuit Court, Florida, Dade County (case filed 5/5/94). This personal
injury class action is brought on behalf of plaintiff and all similarly
situated allegedly injured smokers resident in Florida. The case was
certified as a class action on October 31, 1994. Trial commenced in
July 1998. A judgment for compensatory and punitive damages, which
judgment presently is on appeal was entered in November 2000. See Note
15, Contingencies, for a more detailed discussion of this case.
Cleary, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Case No. 98 L06427,
Circuit Court of the State of Illinois, Cook County (case filed
6/11/98). This personal injury class action is brought on behalf of
plaintiff and all similarly situated smokers resident in Illinois.
Brammer, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 4-97-CV-10461, USDC,
Southern District of Iowa (case filed 6/30/97). This
"addiction-as-injury" putative class action is brought on behalf of
plaintiffs and all similarly situated allegedly addicted smokers
resident in Iowa.
Young, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2:97-CV-03851, Civil District Court, State of Louisiana, Orleans Parish
(case filed 11/12/97). This personal injury class action is brought on
behalf of plaintiff and all similarly situated allegedly injured
smokers resident in Louisiana.
Richardson, et al. v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No.
96145050/CL212596, Circuit Court, Baltimore City, Maryland (case filed
on 5/29/96). This "addiction-as-injury" putative class action is
brought on behalf of plaintiff and all similarly situated allegedly
addicted smokers resident in Maryland.
Lewis, Tarji, et al. v. Philip Morris, Incorporated, et al.,Case No.
MICV2000-03447, Superior Court, Massachusetts, Middlesex County. This
class action is brought on behalf of Massachusetts residents who began
smoking under the legal age and who now wish to quit.
8
White, et al. v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 5:97-CV-91BRS,
Chancery Court of Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed 4/24/97).
This personal injury class action is brought on behalf of plaintiff and
all similarly situated allegedly injured smokers resident in
Mississippi.
Badillo, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
CV-N-97-573-HDM (RAM), USDC, District of Nevada (case filed 11/4/97).
This action is brought on behalf of all Nevada casino workers that
allegedly have been injured by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
Birchall, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A453181, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 7/10/02).
This action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Deller, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A456031, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 9/9/02). This
action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Ellington, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A454215, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 7/31/02).
This action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Ginsberg, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A455983, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 9/6/02). This
action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Goldfarb, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A453907, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 7/25/02).
This action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
9
Hamil, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A455985, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 9/6/02). This
action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Hudson, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A456030, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 9/9/02). This
action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Martinez, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A455846, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 9/4/02). This
action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Ramsden, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A455989, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 9/6/02). This
action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Vandina, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A454216, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 7/31/02).
This action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Vavrek, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. A454217, 8th
Judicial District Court, Nevada, Clark County (case filed 7/31/02).
This action is brought on behalf of all Nevada citizens, residents and
survivors, who have suffered, presently suffer, or who have died from
diseases or medical conditions caused by their addiction to cigarettes
that contain nicotine.
Avallone, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
MID-L-4883-98, Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County (case
filed 5/5/98). This personal injury class action is brought on behalf
of plaintiff and all similarly situated non-smokers allegedly injured
from exposure to second hand smoke resident in New Jersey.
10
Cosentino, et al. v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. L-5135-97,
Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Middlesex County (case
filed 5/21/97). This "addiction-as-injury" putative class action is
brought on behalf of plaintiff and all similarly situated allegedly
addicted smokers resident in New Jersey.
Browne, et al. v. Philip Morris USA, et al., Case No CV-2-599, USDC,
Eastern District, of New York (case filed 1/28/02). This personal
injury class action is brought on behalf of plaintiffs to recover
compensatory damages from smoking related injuries.
Ebert, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No.
00-CV-4632, New York Eastern District. Liggett has not been served.
Mason, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
CV00-4442, USDC, Eastern District of New York. This nationwide taxpayer
putative class action seeks reimbursement of Medicare expenses made by
the United States government. Action was dismissed and is on appeal
taken by plaintiff. Transferred from the Eastern District of Texas.
Simon, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc, et al., Case No CV 99 1988, USDC,
Eastern District of New York (case filed 4/9/99). This personal injury
action is brought on behalf of plaintiffs seeking certification of a
nationwide class under the applicable provisions of Rule 23 of the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, on behalf of persons who have smoked
defendant's cigarettes and who presently have a claim for personal
injuries or damages, or wrongful death, arising from the smoking of
defendants' cigarettes.
In Re Simon (II) Litigation, Case No 00-CV-5332, USDC, Eastern District
of New York (case filed 9/6/2000). This action consolidates claims of
ten other individual and class action personal injury tobacco cases,
and is brought on behalf of plaintiffs seeking certification of a
nationwide class under the applicable provisions of Rule 23 of the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. In September 2002, the court granted
plaintiff's motion for certification of a nationwide punitive damages
class. Defendants have taken an appeal of the class certification
order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. See
Note 15, Contingencies, for a more detailed discussion of this case.
(Consolidated Cases: 99-CV-1988, 00-CV-2340, 00-CV-4632, 00-CV-4442,
98-CV-1492, 99-CV-6142, 98-CV-3287, 98-CV-7658, 98-CV-0675, 99-CV-7392)
Creekmore, et al. v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, et al.,
Case No. 98 CV 03403, Superior Court of North Carolina, Buncombe County
(case filed 11/19/98). This personal injury class action is brought on
behalf of plaintiffs and all similarly situated allegedly injured
smokers resident in North Carolina.
11
Trivisonno, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No.
459031, Court of Common Pleas, Ohio, Cuyahoga County. This personal
injury class action is brought by behalf of plaintiff and all Ohio
residents.
Lowe, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No.
0111-11835, Circuit Court, Oregon, Multnomah County. This personal
injury class action is brought on behalf of plaintiff and all Oregon
residents who have smoked cigarettes, but who have been diagnosed with
lung cancer or smoking-related pulmonary disease.
Myers, et al. v. Arthur A. Hayes, Jr., et al., Case No. 00C1773,
Circuit Court, Davidson County, Tennessee. This action is for
injunctive relief and damages. Plaintiffs allege a class action against
the tobacco defendants for their smoking related medical expenses paid
by Medicaid and/or Tennessee health care providers in violation of 42
USCS 1981 et seq., 18 USCS 241, and 42 USCS 1986.
Jackson, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Case No. 980901634PI,
3rd Judicial Court of Utah, Salt Lake County (case filed 3/10/98). This
"addiction-as-injury" class action is brought on behalf of plaintiff
and all similarly situated allegedly injured smokers resident in Utah.
Ingle, et al. v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 97-C-21-S, Circuit
Court, State of West Virginia, McDowell County (case filed 2/4/97).
This personal injury putative class action is brought on behalf of
plaintiff and all similarly situated allegedly injured smokers resident
in West Virginia.
In Re Tobacco MM (6000) (Blankenship), Case No. 00-C-6000, Circuit
Court, West Virginia, Ohio County. Class action seeking payments for
costs of medical monitoring for current and former smokers. Liggett was
severed from trial of other tobacco company defendants. Judgment upon
jury verdict in favor of other tobacco company defendants on appeal.
McCune v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 97-C-204,
Circuit Court, State of West Virginia, Kanawha County (case filed
1/31/97). This "addiction-as-injury" putative class action is brought
on behalf of plaintiff and all similarly situated allegedly addicted
smokers resident in West Virginia.
Parsons, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 98-C-388,
Circuit Court, State of West Virginia, Kanawha County (case filed
4/9/98). This personal injury class action is brought on behalf of
plaintiff's decedent and all West Virginia residents having claims for
personal injury arising from exposure to both cigarette smoke and
asbestos fibers.
12
Walker, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 2:97-0102, USDC,
Southern District of West Virginia (case filed 2/12/97). Nationwide
class certified and limited fund class action settlement preliminarily
approved with respect to Liggett and Brooke Group on May 15, 1997.
Class decertified and preliminary approval of settlement withdrawn by
order of district court on August 5, 1997, which order currently is on
appeal to the Fourth Circuit.
V. INDIVIDUAL SMOKER CASES
Springer v. Liggett Group Inc. and Liggett & Myers, Inc., Case No.
LR-C-98-428, USDC, Eastern District of Arkansas (case filed 7/19/98).
Two individuals suing. Liggett is the only defendant.
Birren, D., et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. RIC
356880, Superior Court, Riverside County, California (case filed
04/03/01). Two individuals suing.
Brown, D., et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. BC
226245, Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California (case filed
3/9/00). One individual suing. Liggett has not been served.
Brown V., et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
00AS02085, Superior Court, Sacramento County, California (case filed
4/18/00). Two individuals suing.
Crayton v. Safeway, Inc., et al., Case No. RDC 820871-0, Superior
Court, Alameda County, California (case filed 1/18/00). One individual
suing.
Donaldson, et al. v. Raybestos Manhattan, Inc., et al., Case No.998147,
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (case filed
9/25/98). Two individuals suing.
Fleury v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. BC 261184, Superior
Court of California, County of Los Angeles. One individual suing.
King v. Phillip Morris Incorporated., et al., Case No. 2002068646,
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda (case filed
10/11/2002). One individual suing.q
Long, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No.
CV-00-12679, USDC, Central District, California (case filed 3/2/00).
Two Individuals suing.
Lamb, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. RIC
343417, Superior Court, Riverside County, California (case filed
5/26/00). Two individuals suing.
13
McDonald, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No.
2002-044907, Superior Court, Alameda County, California (case filed
0321/02).Three individuals suing.
Morse v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 822825-9,
Superior Court, Alameda County, California. One individual suing.
Rein v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. 807453-1, Superior
Court of California, County of Alameda (case filed 5/5/99). One
individual suing.
Robinson, et al. v. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., et al., Case No. 996378,
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (case filed
7/23/98). Two individuals suing.
Robinson, et al. v. Raybestos-Manhattan, et al., Case No. 309286,
Superior Court, California, County of San Francisco (case filed
1/18/00). Three individuals suing.
Sellers, et al. v. Raybestos-Manhattan, et al., Case No. 996382,
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (case filed
7/23/98). Two individuals suing.
Smith, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. AS02275998,
Superior Court, California, County of Santa Clara. Two individuals
suing.
Soliman v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al, Case No. 31105, Superior
Court, San Francisco County, California (case filed 3/28/00). One
individual suing.
Stern, et al. V. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. M37696, Superior
Court of California, County of Monterey (case filed 4/28/97). Two
individuals suing.
Williams, Kathleen, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case
No. C01-04164, Superior Court, California, Contra Costa County (case
filed 10/16/2001). Two individuals suing.
Plummer, Brenda, et al. v. The American Tobacco., Case No. 6480,
Superior Court, District of Columbia. Three individuals suing.
Armand v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 97-31179-CICI, Circuit Court
of the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County (case filed
7/9/97). Two individuals suing.
Atcheson v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 97-31148-CICU, Circuit
Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County (case filed
7/29/97). One individual suing.
Bartley, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-11153,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 6/21/97). Two individuals suing.
14
Blake, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 01-13549, Circuit
Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case
filed 6/7/01). Two individuals suing.
Blair v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 97-31177, Circuit Court of
the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County (case filed 7/29/97).
One individual suing.
Blank v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 97-05443, Circuit Court of the
17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed 4/10/97).
Two individuals suing.
Bowdell, et al. v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco, et al., Case No.
02-7726-CI-11, Circuit Court for the 6th Judicial Circuit, Pinellas
County (case filed 9/30/02). Two individuals suing.
Bradley, et al. v. American Tobacco, et al., Case No. 6:02-CV-01385,
USDC, Middle District, Florida. Two individuals.
Britan, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
01-13451, County Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Miami-Dade County. One individual suing.
Bronstein, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-008769,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 6/10/97). Two individuals suing.
Brown, M. , et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 825999,
Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Palm Beach County
(case filed 5/28/02). Two individuals suing.
Buford, Charles, A., et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No.
02-8243-CI-8, Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Pinellas County (case filed 10/17/02). Two individuals suing.
Burns, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 97-11175-27,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 4/3/98). One individual suing.
Cagle, et al. v. Brown & Williamson Corporation, et al., Case No. 02
10718, 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Hillsborough County (case filed
11/22/02). Two individuals suing.
Calhoun, C., et al. v. Brown & Williamson Corporation, et al., Case No.
02-7970, Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Hillsborough County (case filed 8/27/02). Two individuals suing.
Catto, et al. v. Brown & Williamson Corporation, et al., Case No.
03-748, Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Hillsborough County (case filed 1/22/03). Two individuals suing.
15
Clark v. Liggett Group Inc., Case No. 95-3333-CA, Circuit Court of the
4th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Dade County (case filed 8/18/95). One
individual suing. Liggett only defendant.
Clark, Carol M. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
02-16981, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Miami-Dade County, (case filed 7/3/02). One individual suing.
Coffey v. Brown & Williamson Corporation, et al., Case No. 01-09335,
Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Hillsborough
County. One individual suing.
Cowart v. Liggett Group Inc, et al., Case No.98-01483CA, Circuit Court
of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Duval County (case filed
3/16/98). One individual suing.
Davis, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 97-11145, Circuit
Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed
7/21/97). One individual suing.
Davis, Beverly, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No.
02-48914, Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward
County (case filed 10/4/02). Two individuals suing.
Davison, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97008776,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 6/10/97). Two individuals suing.
De La Torre, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-11161,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 7/21/97). One individual suing.
Dill v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 97-05446, Circuit Court of the
17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed 4/10/97).
One individual suing.
Dougherty v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. 1999 32074 CICI,
Circuit Court, Florida, Volusia County (case filed 11/17/99). One
individual suing.
Duecker v. Liggett Group Inc., Case No. 98-03093 CA, Circuit Court of
the 4th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Duval County (case filed 7/5/98).
One individual suing. Liggett is the only defendant.
Eastman v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp., et al., Case No.
01-98-1348, Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Hillsborough County (case filed 3/11/98). One individual suing.
16
Flaks, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-008750,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 6/10/97). Two individuals suing.
Garretson, et ux. v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 97-32441 CICI,
Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County
(case filed 10/22/96). One individual suing.
Goldberg, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 97-008780,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 6/10/97). Two individuals suing.
Gray, et al. v. The American tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 97-21657 CA
42, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Putnam County
(case filed 10/15/97). Two individuals suing.
Guarch, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. 02-3308
CA 22, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade
County (case filed 2/5/02). Two individuals suing.
Halen v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. CL 96005308, Circuit Court of
the 15th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Palm Beach County (case filed
6/19/96). One individual suing.
Harris, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-1151, Circuit
Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed
7/21/97). Two individuals suing.
Harris, Donald, et al. v. Brown & Williamson Corporation, et al., Case
No. 02-8105, 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Hillsborough County. One
individual suing.
Hart, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 9708781, Circuit
Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed
6/10/97). One individual suing.
Hayes, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 97-31007, Circuit
Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County (case filed
6/30/97). Two individuals suing.
Henin v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 97-29320 CA 05, Circuit Court
of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Dade County (case filed
12/26/97). One individual suing.
Henning. et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-11159,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 7/21/97). Two individuals suing.
Hitchens, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No.97008783,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 6/10/97).
17
Jones, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
02-21922 CA 22, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Miami-Dade County (case filed 08/29/02). Two individuals suing.
Katz v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 95-15307-CA-01, USDC,
Southern District of Florida (case filed 8/3/95). One individual suing.
Plaintiff has dismissed all defendants except Liggett Group Inc.
Kaloustian v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 95-5498, Circuit
Court for the 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Hillsborough County (case
filed 8/28/95). Two individuals suing.
Krueger, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No.
96-1692-CIV-T-24A, USDC, Middle District of Florida (case filed
8/30/96). Two individuals suing.
Lappin v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 97-31371 CICI, Circuit Court
of the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County (case filed
6/2/97). One individual suing.
Levine v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. CL 95-98769 (AH), Circuit
Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Palm Beach County (case
filed 7/24/96). One individual suing.
Lobley v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 97-1033-CA-10-L, Circuit
Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Seminole County (case
filed 7/29/97). Two individuals suing.
Lukacs, John v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Circuit Court
of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court, Florida, Miami-Dade County. One
individual suing.
Lustig, et al. v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 97
11168, Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward
County (case filed 7/21/97). One individual suing.
Magaldi, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
02-2120 CA 11, Circuit court of the 11th Judicial Court, Florida,
Miami-Dade County (case filed 8/21/02). Two individuals suing.
Magliarisi, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97008895,
Circuit Court of the 17 Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case
filed 6/11/97). One individual suing.
Manley, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 97-11173-27,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 4/3/98). Two individuals suing.
Martinez, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., Case No. 02-20943-CA15, Circuit
Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade County (case
filed 10/14/02). One individual suing. Liggett is the only defendant.
18
McBride, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 02-0585,
Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Hillsborough County (case filed
6/4/02). One individual suing.
Meckler, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-03949-CA,
Circuit Court of the 4th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Duval County (case
filed 7/10/97). One individual suing.
Mullin v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 95-15287 CA 15, Circuit Court
of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Dade County (case filed
11/7/95). One individual suing.
O'Rourke v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 97-31345-CICI, Circuit
Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County (case filed
6/2/97). One individual suing.
Perez, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No.
96-1721-CIV-T-24B, USDC, Middle District of Florida (case filed
8/20/96). One individual suing.
Phillips v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 97-31278, Circuit Court of
the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County (case filed 5/27/97).
One individual suing.
Pipolo v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 97-05448, Circuit Court of
the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed
4/10/97). Two individuals suing.
Pullara, Ruby M. , et al. v. Liggett Group, Inc. , et al., Case No.
01-1626-Div. C, Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida,
Hillsborough County. Two individuals suing.
Rauch, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-11144, Circuit
Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed
7/21/97). Two individuals suing.
Rawls, et al. v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 97-01354 CA,
Circuit Court of the 4th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Duval County (case
filed 3/6/97). One individual suing.
Rebane, et al. v, Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. CIO-00-0000750,
Circuit Court, Florida, Orange County, (case filed 2/1/00). Two
individuals suing.
Rodriguez v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No.
02-04912-CA-11, Circuit Court, Florida, Miami-Dade County. One
individual suing.
Schultz v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. 99019898,
Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County
(case filed 11/24/99). One individual suing.
Shaw, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-008755, Circuit
Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed
6/10/97). Two individuals suing.
19
Sheehan v. Brown & Williamson Corporation, et al., Case No. 01-9559,
Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Hillsborough
County. One individual suing.
Spotts v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 97-31373 CICI, Circuit Court
of the 4th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County (case filed
9/16/97). One individual suing.
Stafford v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-7732-CI-019,
Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Pinellas County
(case filed 11/14/97). One individual suing.
Stewart, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 97 2025 CA, Circuit
Court of the 5th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Lake County (case filed
9/16/97). Two individuals suing.
Strickland, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
98-00764, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Dade
County (case filed 1/8/98). Two individuals suing.
Strohmetz v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 98-03787 CA, Circuit Court
of the 4th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Duval County (case filed
7/16/98). One individual suing.
Swank-Reich v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97008782, Circuit
Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed
6/10/97). One individual suing.
Thomson, Barry, v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 97-400-CA, Circuit
Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Flagler County (case filed
9/2/97). One individual suing.
Thomson, Eileen, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No.
97-11170, Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward
County (case filed 7/21/97). One individual suing.
Ventura v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 97-27024 CA
(09), Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Dade County
(case filed 11/26/97). One individual suing.
Washington, et al. v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 97-10575 CIDL,
Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Volusia County
(case filed 9/16/97). Two individuals suing.
Wells v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 02 21340 CA
30, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Miami-Dade
County (case filed 8/22/02). One individual suing.
Weiffenbach, et ux. v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No.
96-1690-CIV-T-24C, USDC, Middle District of Florida (case filed
8/30/96). Two individuals suing.
20
Wisch v. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. 97-008759, Circuit Court
of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida, Broward County (case filed
6/10/97). One individual suing.
Brown-Jones v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 98-RCCV-28,
Superior Court of Georgia, Richmond County (case filed 1/13/98). Two
individuals suing.
DeLuca v. Liggett & Myers, et al., Case No. 00L13792, Circuit Court,
Cook County, Illinois County (case filed 11/29/00). One individual
suing.
Denberg, et al. v. American Brands, Inc., et al., Case No.97L07963,
USDC, Northern District of Illinois (case filed 8/13/97) (formerly
Daley). Four individuals suing.
Gronberg, et al. v. Liggett & Myers, et al., Case No. LA-CV-080487,
District Court, State of Iowa, Black Hawk County (case filed 3/30/98).
Two individuals suing.
Kobold, et al. v. BAT Industries, et al., Case No. CL-77551, District
Court, State of Iowa, Polk County (case filed 9/15/98). Two individuals
suing.
Mahoney v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. LALA5187(S),
District Court, Iowa, Lee County (case filed 4/13/01). One individual
suing.
Mason v. American Brands, Inc., et al., Case No. CL7922, District
Court, State of Iowa, Polk County (case filed 4/13/99). One individual
suing.
Mitchell, et al. v. Liggett & Myers, et al., Case No. C00-3026, USDC,
State of Iowa, Northern District (case filed 4/19/00). Two individuals
suing.
Welch, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. LA CV
017535, District Court, Iowa, Shelby County (case filed 1016/2000). Two
individuals suing.
Wright, et al. v. Brooke Group Limited, et al., Case No. LA CV 05867,
District Court, State of Iowa, Cerro Gordo County (case filed
11/10/99). Two individuals suing.
Badon, et ux. v. RJR Nabisco Inc., et al., Case No. 10-13653, USDC,
Western District of Louisiana (case filed 5/24/94). Six individuals
suing.
Dimm, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 53919, 18th Judicial
District Court, Parish of Iberville, Louisiana. Seven individuals
suing.
Hunter, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002/18748m District Court, Parish of Orleans, Louisiana. (12/4/2002)
Two Individuals suing.
Newsom, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 105838, 16th Judicial
District Court, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (case filed 5/17/00).
Five individuals suing.
21
Oser v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 97-9293, Civil
District of the Judicial District Court, State of Louisiana, Orleans
Parish (case filed 5/27/97). One individual suing.
Racca, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 10-14999, 38th
Judicial District Court, State of Louisiana, Cameron Parish (case filed
7/16/98). Eleven individuals suing.
Allen, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case No.
24-X-92335504, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals
suing.
Arata, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case No.
24-X-91184521, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Four
individuals suing.
Bondura, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-94-077502,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Cavey , et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X-98-093530, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two
individuals suing
Caravello, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-95-15350,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Carnes, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X-98-028535, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two
individuals suing
Cerro, et al., v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-95-146536,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Four Individuals suing.
Christensen, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Case No.
24-c-01003927, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. One individual
suing.
Chatham, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-01-000780,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Dingus, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-91290503,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Dolbow, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-95146535,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Dreyer, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-90-358501,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 12/28/95). Two
individuals suing.
Ercole, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-97127510,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 5/7/97). Three
individuals suing.
22
Foster, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X-95160532, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two
individuals suing.
Fox, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-96-239541, Circuit
Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Gerber, Ellen, et al. v. A C & S Inc., et al. , Case No.
24-X-95-146532, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two
individuals suing.
Gordon, et al. v. Porter-Hayden Company, et al., Case No. 24-X-9236510,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Heath, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No.24-X-01-001681,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 10/24/01). Two
individuals suing.
Hendricks, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X87294545,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Holmes, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-90-264509,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. One individual suing.
Hrica, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case No.
24-X-94334514, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals
suing.
Huffman, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X-90-358501, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (6/18/90).
Two individuals suing
Hunter, et al. v. Eagle Picher Industry, Inc., et al., Case No.
24-X-90274519, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed
2/27/98). Two individuals suing.
Ingram, et al. v. B. F. Goodrich Company, et al., Case No.
24-X-01-002030, Circuit Court, Maryland , Baltimore City (case filed
12/10/01). Two individuals suing.
Johnson, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-95146511,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 1/6/97). Two
individuals suing.
Jones, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case No.
24-X-95146513, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals
suing.
Jordon, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X95-055503, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Three
individuals suing.
Kelly, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-95265505,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
23
Knowles, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-98-072534,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. (case filed 3/13/98) Two
individuals suing.
Lingham, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-90-250514,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Loschiavo, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass, et al., case No.
24-X-96-355503, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case files
12/20/96). Two individuals suing.
Mayes, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case No.
94028509, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed
10/18/01). Two individuals suing.
McCormack, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X-90-358501, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed
8/1/90). Two individuals suing.
McMillion v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-96-239526, Circuit
Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 8/26/96). One individual
suing.
Perouty, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-96-289542,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Polling, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X-95-146550, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two
individuals suing.
Purdy, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case No.
24-X-95153533, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals
suing.
Przywara, et al., v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-97339519,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Robinson, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X-97-010506, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two
individuals suing.
Ruscito, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-89258530,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Ryan, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case No.
24-X-97-045529, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. One
individuals suing.
Sassler, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X96341506, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Three
individuals suing.
24
Schaffer, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X-95146529, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two
individuals suing.
Scott, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case No.
24-X-90-358501, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case
filed 10/2/95). Two individuals suing.
Seawell, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case
No. 24-X-95-349515, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two
individuals suing.
Silbersack, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-97083510,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 3/24/96). Three
individuals suing.
Stover, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-95167503,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Three individuals suing.
Thames, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X94-325506,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 11/21/94). Two
individuals suing.
Thompson, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-94-308507,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals suing.
Walton, et al. v. Owens Corning Corporation, et al., Case No.
24-X-94028508, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City. Two individuals
suing.
Wilson, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-95146533,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 5/26/95). Three
individuals suing.
Williams, et al. v. A C and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-99-000113,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 1/20/99). Two
individuals suing.
Van Daniker, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al.,
Case No. 97139541CX835, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case
filed 10/26/01). One individual suing.
Young, et al. v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation, et al., Case No.
24-X-97-139547, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed
5/19/97). Two individuals suing.
Znovena, et al. v. AC and S Inc., et al., Case No. 24-X-97240553CX1848,
Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City (case filed 8/24/98). Two
individuals suing.
Adams, Estate of Phyllis, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No.
00-2636, Superior Court, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Two
individuals suing.
25
Cameron v. The Tobacco Institute, Inc., et al., Case No. 98-4960,
Superior Court of Massachusetts, Middlesex County (case filed 8/3/98).
One individual suing.
Monty v. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, et al., Demand Letter. Superior
Court, Massachusetts.
Nysko, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Demand letter
and draft complaint, Superior Court of Massachusetts, Middlesex County.
Three individual suing.
Piscione v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Demand letter and
draft complaint, Superior Court of Massachusetts, Middlesex County. One
individual suing.
Satchell v. The Tobacco Institute, Inc., et al., Demand Letter.
Superior Court, Massachusetts.
Serrano, Pablo, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. 99
11921 Al, United States District Court, Massachusetts.
Anderson, Harvey, L., et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No.
2002-309, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Adams County (case filed
4/25/02). Two individuals suing.
Banks, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2000-136, Circuit Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed
12/22/2000). Six individuals suing.
Barker, Pearlie, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case
No. 2001-64, Circuit Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed
3/30/01). Three individuals suing.
Bell, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2001-271, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed
12/18/01). Six individuals suing.
Blythe v. Rapid American Corporation, et al., Case No. CI 96-0080-AS,
Circuit Court, Mississippi, Jackson County (case filed 9/23/96). One
individual suing.
Brown, Glayson, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case
No. 2001-0022(1) Circuit Court, Mississippi, George County (case filed
3/30/01). Two Hundred Twenty-Four (224) individuals suing.
Chambliss, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2001-273, Circuit Court, Mississippi, George County (case filed
12/21/01). Four individuals suing.
Cochran, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 2001-0022(1),
Circuit Court, Mississippi, George County (case filed 2/6/01).
Twenty-six individuals suing.
Colenberg, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 200-169, Circuit
Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed 10/18/00).
Twenty-eight individuals suing.
26
Cook, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. 2001-166,
Chancery Court, Mississippi, Claiborne County (case filed 10/01/01).
Two individuals suing.
Estate of Ed Doss, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 99-0108,
Circuit Court, State of Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed
8/17/99). Nine individuals suing. Liggett has not been served.
Gales, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 2000-170, Circuit
Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed 9/18/00). Seven
individuals suing.
Glass, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-338, Circuit Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed
12/20/02). Seven individuals suing.
Goss, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case
No.2002-308, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Adams County (case filed
4/25/02). Three individuals suing.
Holmes, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-424, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Copiah County (case filed
9/11/02). Five individuals suing.
Harried, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-041, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed
03/01/02). Two individuals suing.
Hess, et al. v. British American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
01-0124, Circuit Court, Mississippi, Wilkerson County (case filed
11/27/01). One individual suing.
Hill, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. 2001-163,
Chancery Court, Mississippi, Claiborne County (case filed 9/27/01). Two
individuals suing.
Jennings, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. 2000-238, Circuit
Court, Mississippi, Claiborne County (case filed 11/2/00). Fourteen
individuals suing.
Lane, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds, et al., Case No. CI 00-00239, Circuit
Court, Mississippi, Forrest County (case filed 2/6/01). Six individuals
suing.
McDougel, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-040, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed
03/01/02). Three individuals suing.
McGee, et al. v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. 2000-596,
Circuit Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed 11/16/00).
Nineteen individuals suing.
Mitchell, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-392, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Adams County (case filed
05/28/02). Three individuals suing.
27
Murphy, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-390, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Adams County (case filed
05/28/02). Three individuals suing.
Pilgram, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
G2002-2374W/4, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Hinds County (case filed
12/30/02). Eighteen individuals suing.
Smith, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-391, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Adams County (case filed
05/28/02). Three individuals suing.
Starks, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-071, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Jefferson County (case filed
04/25/02). Three individuals suing.
Walters, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-845, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Adams County (case filed
12/31/02). Thirteen individuals suing.
Wilson, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2002-208, Chancery Court, Mississippi, Adams County (case filed
03/15/02). Four Individuals suing.
Bayro, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Circuit Court, Missouri,
Jackson County. Three individuals suing. Liggett has not yet been
served with the complaint.
Beckman v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, et al., Case No. 02
CV228047, Circuit Court, Missouri, Jackson County (case filed 10/9/02).
One individual.
Davis, et al. v. American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
2:00-CV-26-CEJ, USDC, Missouri, Eastern District (case filed 9/25/00).
Two individuals suing.
Armendariz v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 999/862, District Court,
Nebraska, Douglas County (case filed 11/17/00). One individual suing.
Mumin v. Philip Morris, et al., Doc. 1000 No. 46, District Court,
Nebraska, Douglas County (case filed 11/27/00). One individual suing.
Howard, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Superior Court, New
Hampshire, Merrimack County. Two individuals suing.
French, et al. v. Philip Morris, et al., Superior Court, New Hampshire,
Merrimack County. Two individuals suing.
Longden v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. 99 C 856, Hillsborough
County Superior Court, New Hampshire. One individual suing.
Haines, Susan V. Liggett Group Inc., et al., Case No. C 6568-96B, USDC,
District of New Jersey (case filed 2/2/94). One individual suing.
28
Klein, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
L-7798-00, Superior Court, Middlesex, New Jersey (case filed 9/21/00).
Two individuals suing.
Mueller v. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Case No. L-8417-01,
Superior Court, Middlesex, New Jersey (case Filed 9/5/01). One
individual suing.
Alvarez, v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
102872/02, Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual
suing.
Brantley, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
114317/01, Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individuals
suing.
Brand, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. 29017/98, Supreme
Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 12/21/98). Two individuals
suing.
Cameron v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 019125/97,
Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County (case filed 7/18/97). Five
individuals suing.
Caplan v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 103035/02,
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
Crescenzo v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 102817/02,
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
29
Cresser, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 36009/96,
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 10/4/96). Two
individuals suing.
Davey v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case
No.102816/02, Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual
suing.
Debobes v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 29544/92, Supreme
Court of New York, Nassau County. One individual suing.
Dougherty, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
97-09768, Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County (case filed
4/18/97). Two individuals suing.
Evans, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 28926/96,
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 8/23/96). Two
individuals suing.
Frankson, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
24915/00, Supreme Court, New York, Kings County. Four individuals
suing.
Greco, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 15514-97,
Supreme Court of New York, Queens County (case filed 7/18/97). Three
individuals suing.
Guilloteau, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
46398/97, Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed
11/26/97). Four individuals suing.
Hausrath, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al. Case No. I2001-09526,
Superior Court, New York, Erie County (case filed 01/24/02). Two
individuals suing.
30
Hellen, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 28927/96,
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County. Two individuals suing.
Hobart v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 102869/02
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
Hochman v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 102860/02
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
James v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 103034/02,
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
Kenny, et al. v. Philip Morris USA, et al., Case No. 111486/01,
Supreme Court, New York, New York County. Two individuals suing.
Kristich, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
96-29078, Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County (case filed
10/12/97). Two individuals suing.
Krochtengel v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 24663/98,
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 7/15/98). One
individual suing.
Labriola, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
97-12855, Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County (case filed
7/20/97). Four individuals suing.
Leibstein, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
97-019145, Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County (case filed
7/25/97). Six individuals suing.
31
Leiderman, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
22691/97, Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 7/23/97).
Three individuals suing.
Levinson, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
13162/97, Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 4/17/97).
Seven individuals suing.
Litke, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 15739/97,
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 5/1/97). Five
individuals suing.
Lombardo, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
16765/97, Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County (case filed 6/6/97).
Five individuals suing.
Lopardo, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
027182/97, Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County (case filed
10/27/97). Six individuals suing.
Lucca, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 3583/97,
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 1/27/97). Two
individuals suing.
Maio v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 102867/02,
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
Mariani v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 102789/02,
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual
suing.
Maisonet, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
17289/97, Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed
5/20/97). Three individuals suing.
McCormack v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
120864/02, Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual
suing.
32
Mednick, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
29140/1997, Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed
9/19/97). Eight individuals suing.
Nociforo, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
96-16324, Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County (case filed
7/12/96). One individual suing.
Oberst v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 108428/98,
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
Pintabona v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 102877/02,
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
Priest v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 102812/02,
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
Reitano, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 28930/96,
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 8/22/96). One
individual suing.
33
Rinaldi, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 48021/96,
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 12/11/96). Five
individuals suing.
Rubinobitz, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
15717/97, Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County (case filed
5/28/97). Five individuals suing.
Senzer, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 11609/97,
Supreme Court of New York, Queens County (case filed 5/13/97). Eight
individuals suing.
Shea, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
102863/02, Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Two individuals
suing.
Silverman, et al. v. Lorillard Tobacco Company. et al., Case No.
11328/99, Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 7/9/99)
Five individuals suing.
Smith, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 020525/97,
Supreme Court of New York, Queens County (case filed 9/19/97). Eight
individuals suing.
Sprung, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No. 16654/97,
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County (case filed 5/14/97). Ten
individuals suing.
Standish, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Case No.
18418-97, Supreme Court of New York, Bronx County (case filed 7/28/97).
Five individuals suing.
Valentin, et al. v. Fortune Brands, Inc., et al., Case No. 019539/97,
Supreme Court of New York, Queens County (case filed 9/16/97). Seven
individuals suing.
Walgren, et al. v. The American Tobacco, et al., Case No. 102814/02,
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
Yuen v. The American Tobacco Co, et al., Case No. 102861/02
Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Individual suing.
34
Zimmerman, et al. v. The American Tobacco Co., et al., Supreme Court of
New York, Queens County (case filed 1997).
Zuzalski, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 001378/97,
Supreme Court of New York, Queens County (case filed 4/3/97). Seven
individuals suing.
Wilson, et al. v. Liggett & Myers, et al., USDC, Middle District Court,
North Carolina. One individual suing.
Cotner v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Case No. CS-2000-157, District
Court, Adair County, Oklahoma. One individual suing.
Tompkin, et al. v. American Brands, et al., Case No. 5:94 CV 1302,
USDC, Northern District of Ohio (case filed 7/25/94). One individual
suing. Notice of Appeal.
Buscemi v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 002007, Court of Common
Pleas, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County (case filed 9/21/99). Two
individuals suing.
Ayala , The Estate of, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No.
02-2175(VJ/PG), USDC, District of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico (case filed
8/8/02). Five individuals suing.
Cruz, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No. 02-2507(RLA),
USDC, District of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico (case filed 10/7/02).
Twenty-three individuals suing.
Lopez, The Estate of, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No.
02-2173(RLA), USDC, District of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico (case filed
8/8/02). Nine individuals suing.
Martinez, The Estate of, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No.
02-2171 (HL), USDC, District of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico (case filed
8/8/02). Six individuals suing.
Reyes, The Estate of , et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No.
02-2174(SEC), USDC, District of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico (case filed
8/8/02). Ten individuals suing.
Velez, The Estate of, et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., Case No.
02-2172(JAG), USDC, District of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico (case filed
8/8/02). Twelve individuals suing.
Brown v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp., et al., Case No. 98-5447,
Superior Court, Rhode Island (case filed 10/30/98). One individual
suing.
35
Nicolo v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 96-528 B, USDC, Rhode Island
(case filed 9/24/96). One individual suing.
Temple v. Philip Morris Tobacco Corp., et al. Case No. 3:00-0126, USDC,
Middle District, Tennessee. One individual suing.
Adams v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 96-17502, District Court
of the 164th Judicial District, Texas, Harris County (case filed
4/30/96). One individual suing.
Colunga v. American Brands, Inc., et al., Case No. C-97-265, USDC,
Texas, Southern District (case filed 4/17/97). One individual suing.
Hale, et al. v. American Brands, Inc., et al., Case No. C-6568-96B,
District Court of the 93rd Judicial District, Texas, Hidalgo County
(case filed 1/30/97). One individual suing.
Hamilton, et al. v. BGLS, Inc., et al., Case No. C 70609 6 D, USDC,
Texas, Southern District (case filed 2/26/97). Five individuals suing.
Hodges, et vir v. Liggett Group, Inc., et al., Case No. 8000*JG99,
District Court of the 239th Judicial District, Texas, Brazoria County
(case filed 5/5/99). Two individuals suing.
Jackson, Hazel, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Case No.
G-01-071, USDC, Texas, Southern District (case filed 2/7/2001). Five
individuals suing.
Luna v. American Brands, et al., Case No. 96-5654-H, USDC, Texas,
Southern District (case filed 2/18/97). One individual suing.
McLean, et al. v. Philip Morris, et al., Case No. 2-96-CV-167, USDC,
Texas, Eastern District (case filed 8/30/96). Three individuals suing.
Mireles v. American Brands, Inc., et al., Case No. 966143A, District
Court of the 28th Judicial District, Texas, Nueces County (case filed
2/14/97). One individual suing.
Misell, et al. v. American Brands, et al., Case No. 96-6287-H, District
Court of the 347th Judicial District, Texas, Nueces County (case filed
1/3/97). Four individuals suing.
Ramirez v. American Brands, Inc., et al., Case No. M-97-050, USDC,
Texas, Southern District (case filed 12/23/96). One individual suing.
36
Thompson, et al. v. Brown & Williamson, et al., Case No. 97-2981-D,
District Court of the 105th Judicial District, Texas, Nueces County
(case filed 12/15/97). Two individuals suing.
Bowden, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
98-0068-L, USDC, Virginia, Western District (case filed 1/6/99).
Vaughan v. Mark L. Earley, et al., Case No. 760 CH 99 K 00011-00,
Circuit Court, Virginia, Richmond (case filed 1/8/99). One individual
suing.
Brewer, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
01-C-82, Circuit Court, West Virginia, Ohio County. Two individuals
suing.
In Re Tobacco PI (5000), Case NO. 00-C-5000, Circuit Court, West
Virginia, Ohio County. Consolidating approximately 1260 individual
smoker actions which were pending prior to 2001. See Note 15,
Contingencies, for a more detailed discussion of this case.
Little, W. v. The American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 01-C-235,
Circuit Court, West Virginia, Ohio County (case filed 6/4/01). One
individual suing.
Floyd v. State of Wisconsin, et al., Case No. 99 CV 001125, Circuit
Court, Wisconsin, Milwaukee County (case filed 2/10/99). One individual
suing.
VI. PRICE FIXING CASES
Gray, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No. C2000
0781, Superior Court, Pima County, Arizona (case filed 2/11/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
Arizona.
Greer, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
309826, Superior Court, San Francisco, California (case filed 2/9/00).
In this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to
fix, raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State
of California.
Morse v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 822825-9,
Superior Court, Alameda County, California (case filed 2/14/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
California.
37
Munoz, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No.
309834, Superior Court, San Francisco City and County, California (case
filed 2/9/00). In this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants
conspired to fix, raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes
in the State of California.
Peirona, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No.
310283, Superior Court, San Francisco City and County, California (case
filed 2/28/00). In this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants
conspired to fix, raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes
in the State of California.
Teitler v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 823161-9,
Superior Court, County of Alameda, California (case filed 2/17/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
California.
Sullivan v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 823162-8,
Superior Court, County of Alameda, California (case filed 2/17/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
California.
Ulan v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 823160-0,
Superior Court, County of Alameda, California. In this class action
plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix, raise, stabilize,
or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of California.
Sand v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No. BC225580,
Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, California. In this class action
plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix, raise, stabilize,
or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of California.
Belmonte v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 825112-1,
Superior Court, County of Alameda, California (case filed 4/11/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
California.
Belch v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 825115-8,
Superior Court, County of Alameda, California (case filed 4/11/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
California.
Aguayo v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 826420-8,
Superior Court, County of Alameda, California (case filed 5/15/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
California.
38
Phillips v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 826421-7,
Superior Court, County of Alameda, California (case filed 5/15/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
California.
Campe v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 826425-3,
Superior Court, County of Alameda, California (case filed 5/15/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
California.
Barnes, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No.
00-0003678, Superior Court, District of Columbia (case filed 5/11/00).
In this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to
fix, raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the
District of Columbia.
Brownstein v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No. 00002212,
Circuit Court, Broward County, Florida (case filed 2/8/00). In this
class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix, raise,
stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the Florida.
39
Smith, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No.
00-CV-26, District Court, Kansas, Seward County (case filed 2/7/00). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
Kansas
Taylor, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No.
CV-00-203, Superior Court, Maine (case filed 3/27/00). In this class
action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix, raise,
stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of Maine.
Del Serrone, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., Case No.
00-004035 CZ, Circuit Court, Wayne County, Michigan (case filed
2/8/00). In this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants
conspired to fix, raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes
in the State of Michigan.
Ludke, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No. MC
00-001954, District Court, Hennepin County, Minnesota (case filed
2/15/00). In this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants
conspired to fix, raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes
in the State of Minnesota.
Unruh, et al. v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Case No. CV00-2674,
District Court, Washoe County, Nevada (case filed 6/9/00). In this
class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix, raise,
stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of Nevada.
Romero, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc. et al., Case No. D0117
CV-00000972, District Court, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (case filed
4/10/00). In this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants
conspired to fix, raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes
in the State of New Mexico.
40
Neirman, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Index No.
00/102396, Supreme Court of New York, New York County, New York (case
filed 3/6/00). In this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants
conspired to fix, raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes
in the State of New York.
Shafer, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No.
00-C-1231, District Court, Morton County, North Dakota (case filed
4/18/00). In this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants
conspired to fix, raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes
in the State of North Dakota.
Saylor, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies, et al., Case No. 7607,
Chancery Court, Tennessee, Washington County (case filed 8/15/2001). In
this class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix,
raise, stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of
Tennessee.
Cusatis v, Philip Morris Companies, Inc., et al., Case No. 00CV003676,
Circuit Court, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (case filed 5/5/00). In this
class action plaintiffs allege that defendants conspired to fix, raise,
stabilize, or maintain prices for cigarettes in the State of Wisconsin.
41