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Article: Statement by Cheryl Healton, Dr. P.H., President and CEO, American Legacy Foundation(R) On Delaware Chancery Court Decision American Legacy Foundation v. Lorillard Tobacco Company.
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- January 31, 2003
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WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Cheryl Healton, Dr. P.H., President and CEO, American Legacy Foundation:
"Today's ruling by the Delaware Chancery Court simply means that the question of whether our foundation has vilified the tobacco industry can go to trial. While we regret the Court's procedural decision, we remain proud of our work to reduce youth smoking and feel confident that we will ultimately be vindicated. As a result of this situation, we will be forced to divert valuable resources from our critical work to reduce the deadly toll tobacco takes on our nation. However, the significant cost of this ...