Tobacco Giants Near $23.6 Billion Settlement in Landmark Canada Case
Three of the world’s leading tobacco firms are close to finalizing a multibillion-dollar settlement in Canada, potentially bringing an end to a long-running legal battle over the health risks of smoking. Philip Morris, British American Tobacco, and Japan Tobacco are set to pay C$32.5 billion (£18 billion; $23.6 billion) to Canadian smokers and health departments…
