Should Plaintiffs Be Able to Recover from Cigarette Manufacturers for Smoking-Related

question 61

Essay

Should plaintiffs be able to recover from cigarette manufacturers for smoking-related illnesses? Are there variables that should affect the manufacturers' liability? What are they? What effect should the warnings on cigarette packages have on the outcome?

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