finding plaintiffs failed to plead fraudulent and conspiratorial conduct that proximately caused their injuries
Summary of this case from Republic of Panama v. the Am. Tobacco Co.No. 99-545.
January 10, 2000.
C.A. 3d Cir. Motion of United Association of Journeymen, Plumbing, and Pipe Fitting et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae granted. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 171 F. 3d 912.
finding plaintiffs failed to plead fraudulent and conspiratorial conduct that proximately caused their injuries
Summary of this case from Republic of Panama v. the Am. Tobacco Co.focusing on "sheer number of links in the chain of causation" between tobacco company's suppression of information and increased costs of health care by union fund, leading to conclusion of lack of standing
Summary of this case from Ganim v. Smith Wesson Corp.Full title:STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION No. 420 WELFARE FUND ET AL. v. PHILIP MORRIS…
Court:U.S.
Date published: Jan 10, 2000
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