[SheLion]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Calls New EU Lawsuit 'Absurd'   Source: PR Newswire, 2002-10-31

Intro: We operate our businesses in a legal, responsible manner. Any allegations that we were involved in, or aware of, money laundering, conspiracy or any other illegal activities are completely absurd. We believe this suit should be dismissed, as were the other two EU cases filed in U.S. court.

[Madame Dufarge]

"It's heaven," says Ray Goldstein, a San Francisco paralegal who has set up his own business specializing in smokers' suits. (His slogan: "Bad News for Big Tobacco.")