Philip Morris USA files lawsuits to stop importation of counterfeit cigarettes
Philip Morris USA filed two lawsuits in federal court yesterday in the Eastern District of New York against importers, CH Rhodes of Flushing, NY, and US Sun Star Trading Inc. of Brooklyn, NY The lawsuits are aimed at stopping the importation, distribution, and sale of counterfeit cigarettes and the unauthorized use of Philip Morris USA's
International tobacco giant Philip Morris will take legal action to try and force the Gillard government to back down on its plain-packaging legislation.