Govt may get £18bn from tobacco industry

A leading American tobacco litigation lawyer will tell the Minister for Health today that the Government potentially has a £18bn case against the industry.

Govt may get £18bn from tobacco industry
Thu, 19 Jul, 2001 - 07:23

A leading American tobacco litigation lawyer will tell the Minister for Health today that the Government potentially has a £18bn case against the industry.

Steve Burman will work with Ward & Fitzpatrick solicitors in the States' and individuals' claims against the Irish tobacco industry here.

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