Suing Tobacco Companies in California
If you or a loved one is suffering from a smoking-related illness, one option open to you is to file a lawsuit against the tobacco companies. A recent court decision in California makes it easier to get these lawsuits into court.
Several years ago, a California court ruled that people could only file lawsuits within 2 years of becoming addicted to cigarettes. Since most smoking-related illnesses take years to develop, this had the effect of barring many people from filing lawsuits.
However, in 2007 the California Supreme Court looked at the decision. Instead of filing within 2 years of becoming addicted to cigarettes, the court ruled that smokers must sue within 2 years of being diagnosed with a smoking related illness. This ruling has opened the courthouse doors to large numbers of sick smokers.
If you live in California and have been diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, your first step should be to consult with a lawyer. An experienced attorney can review your situation, and advise you what your best course of action is. In addition to filing a lawsuit, there are other options, such as government programs, that you may be eligible for.
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Last Modified: 05-19-2011 02:01 PM PDT
