R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. v. Fischer

Pope, Chief Judge.

This appeal arises from a protective order entered by the Superior Court of Richmond County with regard to discovery sought in an action pending in a California court. Plaintiff Janet Mangini filed suit in a California trial court against R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and other defendants. Plaintiff Mangini filed her action as a private attorney general under applicable California law, alleging unfair busi ness practices by defendants in their “Joe Camel” advertising campaign and seeking an order requiring corrective advertising and providing other injunctive relief.…