Archive for September 26, 2006

Class Action Suit OKd for Smokers of 'Light' Cigarettes

U.S. District Judge Jack Weinstein has ruled that a case against Big Tobacco involving the marketing of "light" cigarettes as a lower-risk alternative can proceed as a class action lawsuit.

Officials Suspect Asbestos Exposure Near Plant

According to a Missouri public health report, workers at a plant in St. Louis that processed vermiculite, an ore used for insulation and other purposes, were likely exposed to dangerous amounts of asbestos.