Government aims to reunite Elian with father in final steps
Attorney General Janet Reno said psychiatrists were sent to assess Elian Gonzalez in Miami as authorities press toward reunification with his father. Miami relatives resisted some steps, while protests and court scrutiny intensified amid regulatory and political disputes.
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Tobacco firms brace for punitive damages phase in Florida suit
Miami AP The May 15 start of the punitive damages stage in a class action by half a million Florida smokers could yield a verdict worth billions. The July jury verdict found five tobacco companies conspired to sell a dangerous product, with compensatory awards already totaling several million. Lawyers expect appeals and possible decertification, as industry officials vow to challenge the ruling and limit punitive exposure.
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