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Suing The Firm, Richard C. Reuben
Suing The Firm, Richard C. Reuben
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Lawyers who once would rather take grievances against their firms to the grave are now taking them to court. Is it the death of professionalism or the dawning of accountability?
Breathe Deeply: The Tort Of Smokers' Battery, Irene Scharf
Breathe Deeply: The Tort Of Smokers' Battery, Irene Scharf
Faculty Publications
This Article explores the long and faltering history of attempts to impose liability on tobacco product manufactures. Part II traces the manufacturers' historical and current actions of targeting youth through both promotions and deceptive advertising. Part III argues in favor of an expanded cause of action against the manufacturers for the intentional tort of battery. Part IV discusses the prospect of awards of punitive damages in these cases, and the Epilogue summarizes other advantages of the battery cause of action.