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New Mexico appeals court revives smoking lawsuit
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Published: November 21, 2008
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Court of Appeals has revived a class-action lawsuit against several cigarette-makers over allegations of a price-fixing conspiracy.
The ruling Tuesday overturned a 2006 decision by a Santa Fe County District Court against New Mexico consumers who brought the damage lawsuit against tobacco companies, including Philip Morris Inc. and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Before the class-action lawsuit went to trial, District Judge James Hall granted summary judgment in favor of the tobacco companies. However, the appeals court said that was improper for the claims against some of the companies -- Philip Morris, Reynolds and Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.
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