HOUSTON, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Fleming & Associates, L.L.P. today issued
the following:
The United States District Court of the District of Columbia today issued
an opinion dismissing the Republic of Guatemala's case against the major
tobacco companies. The ruling on the defendants' motions to dismiss by Judge
Friedman came almost a year and a half after the lawsuit was filed.
"As Attorney General of the Republic of Guatemala, I want the same
protection for the children of Guatemala that was given the children of the
United States," stated Dr. Carlos Garcia Regas. "Sadly, justice has not been
done for our children, especially those who are already addicted to tobacco's
evil product, the cigarette. We plan to take the necessary steps to protect
the interests of our people."
"We are extremely disappointed with today's decision," said lead counsel
for Guatemala, George M. Fleming, Fleming & Associates, L.L.P. "The court
failed to recognize that the claims of Guatemala are almost identical to the
successful claims filed by the states which were settled for well over
200 billion dollars. We are looking forward to the opportunity of presenting
Guatemala's case to the court of appeals."
In addition to Guatemala, Fleming & Associates, L.L.P. also represents The
Republic of Nicaragua. Other countries which have sued the tobacco industry
and have lawsuits pending in U.S. courts include Bolivia, Panama, Venezuela,
Ukraine and at least two states from Brazil.
For a complete copy of the court's opinion, please contact Fleming &
Associates, L.L.P.
Contact: D'Lisa R. Simmons or Andres C. Pereira, both of Fleming &
Associates, L.L.P., 800-654-7139, or 713-305-6188.
SOURCE Fleming & Associates, L.L.P.
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CONTACT:
D'Lisa R. Simmons or Andres C. Pereira, both
of Fleming & Associates, L.L.P., 800-654-7139, or 713-305-6188
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