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Big win for tobacco in $145 billion Florida case

In a huge victory for the tobacco industry, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday refused to reinstate a $145 billion punitive damages award against major cigarette makers found liable for selling a dangerous product. The ruling cleared one of the hurdles for Altria Group Inc.'s plan to spin off Kraft Foods Inc..

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