They accuse the companies of hiding the health risks of smoking, claiming that it's residents were led to believe that tobacco couldn't hurt them.
The $60 billion, law suit covers from 1970-2030, and is supposed to represent the cost of health care that the province has had to and will pay for tobacco related illnesses.
Imperial Tobacco Company is launching a counter suit against the province.
Donald McCarthy vice-president of law for Imperial Tobacco Canada stated: "This lawsuit is a cash grab by a provincial government looking to score political points while conveniently forgetting that it has been a senior partner in the tobacco industry for decades. Governments have licensed us, have taxed us and our consumers, and have regulated us, all in full knowledge of the risks associated with tobacco use."
Ridiculous on it's face! Have you seen the ads they have to put on cigarette packs in Canada?
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