Province clears the way to sue tobacco companies 

Attorney General Gerard Greenan has tabled legislation that will clear the way for Prince Edward Island to seek legal action for health care costs caused by tobacco.

Several other provinces have already enacted similar legislation. This allows them to launch a class-action lawsuit against big tobacco companies for health care costs incurred by provinces when treating citizens who suffer from tobacco-related illnesses, such as cancer.

The Tobacco Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act tabled this afternoon at Province House will allow P.E.I. to join a class-action suit or launch their own.                           Jump to full article