State rep. accuses 'Big Tobacco' companies of lobbying violations at Montana Legislature

Hamilton lawmaker files suit against ‘Big Tobacco’ for flouting law

A Montana lawmaker who is also a vape store owner has filed a lawsuit in federal court against large tobacco companies for what he believes are illegal lobbying activities that violate a settlement agreement while forcing their vaping products onto shelves.Rep. Ron Marshall, R-Hamilton, in a lawsuit filed Wednesday, said that big tobacco lobbyists from some of the largest American companies like Altria Group and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, ar…

State rep. accuses 'Big Tobacco' companies of lobbying violations at Montana Legislature

Rep. Ron Marshall claims two of the tobacco industry's largest players have been violating a settlement agreement to not engage in lobbying activities that would reduce youth access to products.

Lawmaker files suit against 'Big Tobacco' for flouting law, while trying to monopolize vape market • Daily Montanan

Rep. Ron Marshall, R-Hamilton, has filed a lawsuit against large tobacco companies alleging that they're not following an agreement and want to force residents to buy their products.

Hamilton lawmaker files suit against Big Tobacco

A Montana lawmaker who is also a vape store owner has filed a lawsuit in federal court against large tobacco companies for what he believes are illegal lobbying activities. Continue reading…