Fallout from the settlement continues as cigarette companies plan to buy less tobacco from farmers.

RALEIGH, N.C. (Court TV)— Confirming the fears of tobacco farmers, cigarette makers have told the Agriculture Department that they plan to buy 28 percent less domestic tobacco next year. more

• In wake of the $206 billion settlement, tobacco growers demand $12 billion from tobacco companies
• The Engle case: former tobacco researcher claims Philip Morris thwarted attempts to make safer cigarettes
• Encouraged by $206 billion settlement, federal regulators plan to drop suit against R.J. Reynolds
• $206 billion settlement receives unanimous support from 46 states
• State support for tobacco settlement rises to 16
• Former Philip Morris researcher tells Engle jurors that former employer participated in document coverup
• In wake of tobacco settlement, North Carolina fights for continued sponsorship of Winston cup
• Historic $206 billion settlement announced between states and tobacco companies

• The Grady Carter Reversal: The Winds of a Tobacco War
• The Engle Class-Action Suit: Big Tobacco Battles the Odds

• Text of the $206 billion settlement between tobacco companies and 46 states (1998)
• Florida Reaches Settlement with Tobacco Companies (1997)
• States and Tobacco Industry Reach Landmark $368 Billion Settlement (1997)
• Disgruntled Shareholders Given Go-Ahead to Sue (1996)
• Tobacco Companies Prevent Liggett from Disclosing Confidential Documents (1997)
• North Carolina judge grants temporary restraining order enjoining Liggett from disclosing jointly-owned confidential documents (1997)
• Tobacco Companies Hope to Avert FDA Regulation (1997)
• New Jersey Sues Tobacco Companies (1996)
• Widow of Marlboro Man Sues Philip Morris (1996)
• Michigan Sues Tobacco Companies
• Kansas Sues Tobacco Companies
• Los Angeles County Sues Tobacco Companies
• Arch v. American Tobacco
• Tobacco Companies Sue to Block Disclosure Law
• Connecticut Sues Tobacco Companies
• Philip Morris v. Blumenthal
• Minnesota v. Philip Morris
• Appeals Court Rejects Class Action Lawsuit Against Tobacco Industry
• Maryland Sues Tobacco Companies
• Texas Sues Tobacco Companies
• Statements of Former Philip Morris Employees
• Tobacco Settlement: Liggett Group
• Media Attempts to Unseal Informer's Deposition
• Tobacco Companies Sue Texas
• Tobacco Company Sues Informer
• Broin v. Philip Morris Companies
• Florida v. U.S. Tobacco Companies
• N.Y. Smoking Complaint
• RJR Nabisco Complaint
• Confidential Info on Tobacco
• Tobacco Companies v. FDA

• Widdick v. Brown & Williamson, et al.
• Carter v. Brown & Williamson, et al.

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