United States Supreme Court
Altria Group, Inc. v. Good, 07-562
In an action brought by smokers of "light" cigarettes manufactured by defendants claiming that defendants violated the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act (MUTPA), the Court rules that: 1) the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act does not preempt state-law claims like respondents' that were predicated on the duty not to deceive; and 2) the FTC's various decisions with respect to statements of tar and nicotine content do not impliedly preempt plaintiffs' claim.
Appellate Information
- Decided 12/15/2008
- Published 12/15/2008
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- United States Supreme Court