Court: Legacy Can Be Sued Under Master Agreement

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WASHINGTON A Delaware court ruled yesterday that the American Legacy Foundation can be sued under the terms of the Master Settlement Agreement with the attorneys general of 46 states.

The decision means the case filed by Lorillard Tobacco Company, which alleges that Legacy’s “truth” anti-smoking ads violate the Master Settlement Agreement, can now move forward. Lorillard sued Legacy last February claiming that under the terms of the agreement, Legacy is barred from “any personal attack on, or vilification of” tobacco companies or their employees.

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