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Philip Morris agreed to pay more than $15 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the cigarette maker of falsely representing Marlboro Lights as “safer” than Regular Marlboros.
The settlement amount reflects the court awarded $4.9 million, as well as prejudgment interest of $10.3 million.
According to the class action lawsuit, Philip Morris willfully violated Massachusetts consumer protection laws by using words such as “lights” and “lowered tar and nicotine” on packages of Marlboro Lights cigarettes.
The lawsuit alleged that Phillip Morris knew that Marlboro Lights didn’t have significantly lower tar and were therefore no less harmful to smokers than Regular Marlboros yet intentionally used deceptive wording that indicated otherwise.
Class Members include all Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont residents who purchased Marlboro Lights regularly within the State of Massachusetts between Nov. 25, 1994 and Nov. 25, 1998.
If the settlement is granted final approval, Class Members who file a Claim Form will be unable to bring any further accusations against Philip Morris (and its affiliated companies) regarding Marlboro Light purchases made within Massachusetts.
Those who wish to object or opt out of the Marlboro class action settlement must do so by Aug. 19, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
Marlboro Lights class action settlement Class Members include all Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont residents who purchased Marlboro Lights regularly within the State of Massachusetts between Nov. 25, 1994 and Nov. 25, 1998.
Potential Award
$75 – $225
Philip Morris has agreed to pay more than $15 million to settle the Marlboro Lights class action lawsuit.
Those who submit valid and timely claims will receive a equal share of the settlement up to a maximum of $225. If every Class Member files a Claim Form, the Settlement Administrator estimates that individuals will get about $75.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Class Members don’t have to include a proof of purchase but they must submit a Claim Form no later than Nov. 28, 2016 to receive benefit from this class action lawsuit.
Claim Form
Class Members who would prefer mailing in their Claim Form can download a printable version here!
Claim Form Deadline
11/28/2016
Case Name
Thomas Geanacopoulos v. Philip Morris USA Inc., Civil Action No. 98-6002-BLS1, in the Massachusetts Superior Court
Final Hearing
09/29/2016
UPDATE: On Sept. 30, 2016, the court granted the Massachusetts Marlboro Lights settlement final approval.
UPDATE 2: According to the settlement website, settlement checks were mailed on March 13, 2017. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 3: On March 15, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving Marlboro Lights class action settlement checks worth as much as $225!
Settlement Website
www.MALightsSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Massachusetts Marlboro Lights Settlement
c/o Analytics
P.O. Box 2003
Chanhassen, MN 55317-2003
(844) 836-3605
claims@MALightsSettlement.com
Class Counsel
Thomas V. Urmy, Jr.
SHAPIRO HABER & URMY LLP
Defense Counsel
Kenneth J. Parsigian
LATHAM & WATKINS LLP
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152 thoughts onMarlboro Lights Class Action Settlement
Received my check, however, it will not clear the bank. Have funds been deposited into the acct, so claimants can cash their check? Thank you.
I have not received my check and it is now April 3rd. My residence was 270 Blackstone st in Uxbridge mass. In 1995. My future son in laws residence was also in mass. In 1995. We have since moved to Virginia. Please reply as I don’t know who to contact.
You’ll need to contact the settlement administrator with your questions about the status of your claim. This article includes settlement administrator contact information and a link to the settlement website. Good luck!
checks have all been sent
what if you moved and changed your address at the post office, will you receive your check or will it go back?
I also moved did you get your check? I did not get mine. It’s april3 2017
I haven’t either.
I haven’t received mine yet.. is it not coming :(
I also received mine $225.00 around March 19th
Yes,I’m wondering the same thing.
Still waiting for my check. I wonder how they are being disbursed.
I received my check for $225 on March 20th.
Received my check today, $225 oh btw today’s date is 3/21/17.