Smokers in six Ohio counties join Morris class action
Medina County Judge grants class-action status to lawsuits accusing Philip Morris USA of duping smokers in Medina, Ashland, Cuyahoga, Lorain, Summit and Wayne counties into believing low-tar cigarettes were safer. Company plans appeal and notes varying smoker experiences and state law hurdles.
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Fair director resigns after report on gifts
Columbus AP The Ohio State Fair director Richard Frenette resigned two days after a state watchdog reported a proliferation of gifts from fair vendors. Frenette challenged the inspector general’s findings insisting he and others did not accept gifts and said the allegations were unfounded. Geauga County autism complaints studied Willoughby AP The Ohio Department of Health is studying suspected higher autism rates in Geauga County. Rep Timothy Grendel Chester Township Republican and health officials say there’s no known reason for the suspected difference and the study began earlier this month with no completion date.
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