New Mexico sues tobacco companies over settlement payments
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New Mexico is suing more than a dozen tobacco companies, claiming they've been withholding portions of annual payments that are due under a multi-state tobacco settlement that sought reimbursement for smoking-related healthcare costs.
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New Mexico is suing more than a dozen tobacco companies, claiming they've been withholding portions of annual payments that are due under a multi-state tobacco settlement that sought reimbursement for smoking-related healthcare costs.
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico -- Over a dozen tobacco companies are being sued by the state of New Mexico, accusing the companies of conspiracy and breach of contract, the Las Cruces Sun News reported. The announcement was made Tuesday by Attorney General Hector Balderas, who said companies have been with…
New Mexico filed lawsuits against at least a dozen tobacco companies, claiming that the businesses are withholding annual payments due under previous lawsuit settlements.
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