Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. Nixon v. American Tobacco Co.
Supreme Court of Missouri
Decided December 12, 2000No. SC 82392, SC 82898PublishedCited by 137 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WHITE, Judge.
I
These cases arise from various issues surrounding the settlement between the State of Missouri and various tobacco interests. Because the cases present similar legal issues, we consolidate the cases for purposes of opinion.
On May 12, 1997, the State of Missouri filed suit against several manufacturers of tobacco products seeking to obtain damages, restitution, civil penalties, punitive damages, declaratory and injunctive relief, and various other forms of relief in connection with the tobacco defendants’ marketing and sales of products in Missouri.
On June 29, 1998, Attorney…
2Cases cited27 opinions
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- Berghorn v. Reorganized School District No. 8Supreme Court of Missouri · 1953
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- Eastern Missouri Laborers District Council v. St. Louis CountySupreme Court of Missouri · 1989
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