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1. The '70s.

Author

Beech, Mark

Subjects
*NINETEEN seventies, *AUTOMOBILE racing
Abstract

The article describes the 1970s in NASCAR automobile racing, when the sport went nationwide due to television broadcasting of races. Richard Petty reigned as the sport's king, but was hotly contested by Bobby Allison, Benny Parsons, David Pearson and Cale Yarborough. Sponsorship by R. J. Reynolds and Winston cigarettes expanded the sport and the 1979 Daytona 500 was telecast in its entirety.

Published
2008

2. Florida jury awards husband damages in wife's smoking death.

Author

Charatan, Fred

Subjects
*LEGAL status of cigarette smokers, *CONTRIBUTORY negligence, *PRODUCT liability of tobacco, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports on monetary damages received by a Tampa, Florida widower for the smoking-related death of his wife. Financial details of the decision against the RJR Reynolds tobacco company; Details of the jury's finding that the company was negligent in its failure to warn Suzanne Jones of the dangers of smoking, thus contributing to her death from lung and colon cancer.

Published
2000

4. Reynolds wins ex-smoker's cancer suit.

Author

Geyelin, Milo

Subjects
*ACTIONS & defenses (Law), *LUNG cancer, *CASE studies
Abstract

Reports the verdict of a state-court jury in Jacksonville, Florida against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for the lung cancer of a former smoker. Informational background on the lawsuit; Rulings of the jury for similar federal cases; Impact of the verdict to the tobacco industry.

Published
1997

5. Blowing Smoke: Cigarette Maker Taunts Lawyers in Ad Campaign.

Author

Geyelin, Milo

Subjects
*ADVERTISING, *CLASS actions, *TOBACCO industry, *MARKETING of cigarettes
Abstract

Evaluates an advertising campaign by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. that lampoons lawyers. `Mighty Tasty' campaign for Camel cigarettes in national magazines; Class-action suit against the tobacco industry in the state of Florida; Antitobacco television ad aired by the state of Florida.

Published
1998

6. How RJR won its latest tobacco case.

Author

Geyelin, Milo

Subjects
*PRODUCT liability of tobacco, *TOBACCO industry, *CASE studies, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Explains that jurors in the trial against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Jacksonville, Florida felt legally bound to clear the company of any liability at the end of the trial in May 1997. The defense verdict being brought about by a careful reading of the judge's instructions; Why Reynolds prevailed in this case; Contrast with the case brought against Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co.; Tactical decisions made by Reynolds that proved critical.

Published
1997

7. Up in smoke.

Author

Collins, Glenn

Subjects
*LEGAL judgments, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports that the week beginning May 4, 1997 in Jacksonville, Florida a six-member jury ruled in favor of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Jury's refusal to compensate the family of a Jackson woman who died of lung cancer in 1995; Number of tobacco-related cases which has gone to trial.

Published
1997

8. RJR adds defendants to gray market suit.

Author

Schultz, George

Subjects
ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports on R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.'s additional defendants to the gray market cigarette lawsuit it filed in Florida. R.J. Reynolds' claim that the defendants sold cigarettes intended `for export only' in the United States.

Published
1999

9. RJR files gray market suit.

Author

Schultz, George

Subjects
GRAY market
Abstract

Reports on the lawsuit filed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. against Zips Discount Cigarette Inc., Shree Ambika Inc., Precious Investments Inc. and other distributors and retailers who have sold `gray market' versions of RJR's Winston and Camel cigarette brands in central Florida.

Published
1999

10. All-natural cigarette tested in Florida.

Subjects
TEST marketing, CIGARETTES, CIGARETTE advertising, CIGARETTE industry
Abstract

The article reports on the conduct of a testing of the new natural cigarette from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Florida. The company claimed that the new cigarette has no flavorings and no additives. Health officials criticized the campaign as making cigarettes be perceives as safe and healthy. The company aims to reverse the decline in the sale of the Winston brand of cigarettes.

Published
1996

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