Illinois Judge Denies Class-Action Request in Tobacco Case

A federal judge in Illinois rejected a request to grant class-action certification to a lawsuit against a group of tobacco companies, Philip Morris (MO Quote) said Tuesday.

U.S. District Court Judge Ronald Guzman said the definition of the proposed class, as well as its demands, weren't feasible. The plaintiffs are suing several tobacco companies, including Phillip Morris and R.J. Reynolds (RJR Quote), as well as their public relations firms. ...