Cigarette makers ruled liable for harm in Mississippi case
A Washington County Mississippi judge ruled cigarettes defective and unreasonably dangerous, potentially easing damages against tobacco companies. The $17 million suit by two children of Anderson Smith Jr. seeks damages for his death from lung cancer and emphysema in 1986. The decision targets defenses that smokers assumed risk or contributed to injuries and could influence future cases nationwide.
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Greenville, Miss
Anderson Smith Jr
Washington County
Eugene Bogen
Bogen
Smith
EMH Names Chairman and Notables Across Community
From page one EMH names chair and highlights long service by Nacey as board representative to the 1992 Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Nacey, active with EMH Auxiliary for 24 years and a 26 year hospital volunteer, also led Lake Ridge Academy boards and the Elza Jennings Group. Altfeld, a hospital trustee, has chaired Terra Ventures Inc and serves in community roles including Vocational Guidance Services. Comprehensive Healthcare of Ohio oversees the hospital foundation and Comprehensive Ventures, which financed Gates Medical Center and satellite offices.
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Nacey
EMH
Lake Ridge Academy
Elza Jennings Group
Altfeld
Terra Ventures Inc
Richard
Alex
Vocatonal Guidance Services Center
Elyria
Miami University
Comprehensive Healthcare of
Ohio
Comprehensive Ventures Inc
Comprehensive Ventures
Amakmea
Gates Medical Center
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Wien
Ascbee Ag
Ae Serra
R.T.U. Kleen
Drano
Rubbermaid
Preen
J&b
Strypeeze
Hanes
Econ the Food Mart
East Ave
Joe
Donna Rotano
Ed Webber
Mississippi
Richard Daynard
Northeastern University
Boston
Tobacco Products Litigations Project
Daynard
The
Tobacco Institute
Trade Association of Manufacturers
Bill Wordham
Worcester’s
Worcester
Lorain Rd
North Ridgeville
Debbie Smith
LaPorte
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