EU Appeals Dismissal of Smuggling Lawsuit
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The European Union said it has appealed a U.S. court ruling dismissing a lawsuit against tobacco giants Philip Morris Cos. and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Inc. in which EU lawyers claimed the companies sponsored cigarette smuggling in Europe.
Philip Morris attorney Steven Rissman denied the allegations and said the company expects the dismissal to stand.
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