Altria News Releases

Altria Increases Quarterly Dividend 2.9% to $0.35 per Common Share

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:58:00 EST

John T. Casteen III Elected to Altria's Board of Directors

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:03:00 EST

Altria Presents at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:03:29 EST

Altria to Host Webcast from the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:00:01 EST

Altria Reports 2009 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST

Altria to Host Webcast of 2009 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:59:35 EST

Plaintiff Drops Engle Case to Avoid Having to Pay Company's Legal Fees

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST

A former smoker who filed suit against Philip Morris USA dropped his case after two days of trial to avoid having to pay the company’s attorneys fees in the event he lost at trial.

Altria Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.34 per Share

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:12:00 EST

Minnesota Court Dismisses 'Lights' Class Action

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) and Philip Morris USA (PM USA) said today that a Minnesota trial court has dismissed in its entirety a 'Lights' class action filed against the companies.

Philip Morris USA Will Seek Further Review of Verdict in Engle Case; Company Says Award is Grossly Excessive

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:30:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today it will seek further review of a jury verdict awarding approximately $56 million in compensatory damages and $244 million in punitive damages.

Altria Reports 2009 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:59:00 EST

Altria to Host Webcast of 2009 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

Altria Presents at the Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:17:00 EST

Altria Increases Quarterly Dividend 6.3%

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:01:00 EST

Altria to Host Webcast from the Barclays Capital Back-To-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:16:00 EST

Altria Reports 2009 Second-Quarter Results

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:59:00 EST

Altria Will Seek Further Review of Jury Verdict in Tax Refund Case

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) said today it will seek further review of a federal court jury verdict against it in a dispute with the United States Internal Revenue Service involving tax deductions related to four leveraged lease transactions. Altria filed suit seeking tax refunds totaling almost $25 million for taxes paid for years 1996 and 1997.

Altria to Host Webcast of 2009 Second-Quarter Results

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:01:00 EST

With UST Integration Progressing Smoothly, Altria Announces Departure of Vice Chair Murray Kessler

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) today announced that Murray S. Kessler, Vice Chair of Altria and President and Chief Executive Officer of UST LLC (UST), will leave the company at the end of June, having overseen the completion of the key elements of UST's integration into Altria. Following Altria's acquisition of UST, Mr. Kessler agreed to stay on to oversee the integration and help complete the transition.

Altria Group Supports Enactment of Tobacco Industry Regulation

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:15:00 EST

Today Altria Group called President Obama’s signing of legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over tobacco products an important and historic achievement. The company has supported tough but reasonable federal regulation of tobacco products for more than eight years.

Altria Group Supports Senate Approval of Tobacco Industry Regulation

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:15:00 EST

Altria Group statement released on June 11, 2009 regarding the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act:

Philip Morris USA and Altria Will Seek Further Review of Appellate Ruling in Long-Running DOJ Litigation

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA (PM USA) and its parent company, Altria Group, Inc. (Altria Group), will seek review of today’s appeals court ruling largely upholding a trial judge’s decision in 2006 that PM USA, Altria Group and the other major cigarette companies violated civil provisions of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

Altria Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.32 per Share

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:04:00 EST

Altria Holds 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Reaffirms 2009 Earnings per Share Guidance and Announces Preliminary Voting Results

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:01:00 EST

California High Court Revives Tobacco Case; Philip Morris USA Says Substantial Defenses Remain

Mon, 18 May 2009 16:30:00 EST

A divided California Supreme Court today reversed lower court rulings decertifying a class action against major tobacco manufacturers and sent the case back to the trial court to determine, among other things, whether the named plaintiffs could maintain the suit under standards announced in today’s ruling.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Tue, 12 May 2009 15:02:00 EST

Altria Reports 2009 First-Quarter Results

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:59:00 EST

Altria to Host Webcast of 2009 First-Quarter Results

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses Punitive Damages Appeal

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today dismissed the company’s appeal of a 1999 punitive damages award of $79.5 million to the family of a individual smoker in a case known as Williams.

Jury Verdict For Philip Morris USA In Engle Progeny Case

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST

A Pinellas County jury today ruled in favor of Philip Morris USA in one of the first tobacco lawsuits following a 2006 Florida Supreme Court decision that decertified a class action but allowed former class members to file individual lawsuits.

Altria Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.32 per Share

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:52:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Will Seek Appellate Review of Jury Verdict in Engle Progeny Case

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:30:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today it will seek appellate review of a jury verdict awarding $8 million in total damages to the family of a former smoker.

Altria Presents at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:44:00 EST

Tennessee State Court Dismisses Class Action Allegations From "Lights" Lawsuit

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST

A Tennessee state court today dismissed the class-action allegations in a lawsuit brought against Altria Group and Philip Morris USA alleging violations of state consumer protection laws for using the terms "Lights" and "Lowered Tar and Nicotine" on packages of Marlboro Lights cigarettes.

Altria to Host Webcast from the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:59:00 EST

Altria Reports 2008 Full Year and Fourth-Quarter Results

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:58:00 EST

Altria to Host Webcast of 2008 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:01:00 EST

Altria Completes Acquisition of UST

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:23:00 EST

John Middleton Sues To Overturn Single-Sale Ban

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

John Middleton Co. joined other cigar companies in asking a Maryland circuit court to overturn a recently enacted Prince George’s law that bans the sale of single cigars.

Philip Morris USA Says 'Lights' Cases Still Manageable; Many Strong Defenses Remain Available

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:30:00 EST

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court today ruled that a lawsuit involving "lights" cigarettes brought under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act was not barred by federal law.

Altria Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.32 per Share

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:57:00 EST

Dr. Nabil Y. Sakkab Elected to Altria's Board of Directors

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:03:00 EST

Altria Reports 2008 Third-Quarter Results

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:59:00 EST

Altria's Proposed Acquisition of UST Passes U.S. Regulatory Review

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:29:00 EST

Altria to Host Webcast of 2008 Third-Quarter Results

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:02:00 EST

Altria and UST Provide Update on Potential Closing Date of Proposed Acquisition of UST

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:31:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Agrees to Acquire UST Inc., World's Leading Moist Smokeless Tobacco Manufacturer, for $69.50 per Share in Cash

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:58:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 10.3% to $0.32 per Share

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:12:00 EST

CORRECTING and REPLACING Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Reports 2008 Second-Quarter Results

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:37:00 EST

New York Appellate Court Says State Settlement Bars Punitive Awards In Individual Lawsuits

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EST

A New York intermediate appellate court today ruled that an individual smoker is barred from attempting to recover punitive damages in New York state court cases.

Louisiana Court Enters Judgment In Scott Case; Philip Morris USA Plans Further Appeal

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today it will seek further review in the Scott case after a Louisiana trial judge ordered the nation’s major cigarette companies to pay some $263.5 million to fund a statewide 10-year smoking cessation program.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2008 Second-Quarter Business Results

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:01:00 EST

Supreme Court Will Review Oregon Smoker's Verdict

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today agreed to review the Oregon Supreme Court’s ruling upholding a 1999 verdict that awarded the family of a deceased individual smoker $79.5 million in punitive damages from Philip Morris USA.

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Holds 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Announces Preliminary Voting Results and Declares a Quarterly Dividend of $0.29 Per Share

Wed, 28 May 2008 13:10:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc to Host Webcast of 2008 Annual Stockholders Meeting

Wed, 21 May 2008 09:02:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Reports 2008 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:02:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc to Host Webcast of 2008 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:53:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Additional Lawsuits to Stop Importation of Counterfeit Cigarettes

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA (PM USA) filed two lawsuits in federal court yesterday in Los Angeles, Ca., aimed at stopping the importation, distribution, and sale of counterfeit cigarettes and the unauthorized use of PM USA's trademarks.

Federal Appellate Court Reverses Nationwide "Lights" Class

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today reversed the certification of a nationwide class action of “lights” smokers.

Altria Group, Inc. Completes Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:18:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Holds Investor Presentation in London Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:16:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of Investor Presentation in London Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:56:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Holds Investor Presentation Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:14:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Announces Effectiveness of the Form 10 Registration Statement of Philip Morris International Inc.

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:26:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of Investor Presentation Concerning Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:08:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Expiration of Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:03:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Pricing of Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:40:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.75 Per Share

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:41:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents for US Dollar Notes and Amendments to Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:20:00 EST

Altria Announces Amendment to Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:13:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:25:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Reports 2007 Results and Announces Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) [Corrected]

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:28:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:41:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Lawsuits to Stop Importation of Counterfeit Cigarettes

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA filed two lawsuits in federal court yesterday in the Eastern District of New York against importers, C.H. Rhodes of Flushing, N.Y., and U.S. Sun Star Trading Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.75 Per Share

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:06:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Completes Acquisition of John Middleton, Inc.

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:02:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Confirms Receipt of $1.2 Billion in Escrow Funds Related to the Engle Class Action in Florida

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:14:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Signs Agreement to Sell Building at 120 Park Avenue in New York City for $525 Million

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:26:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Agrees to Acquire John Middleton, Inc. for $2.9 Billion

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2007 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:06:00 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Denial Of Certiorari In Engle Is Not A Decision On Merits; Philip Morris USA Will Vigorously Defend Individual Lawsuits

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

Today’s United States Supreme Court decision not to review the Engle decision at this time is not a decision on the merits of the case, but rather was based on the current procedural posture of the case...

Philip Morris International Inc. Files Preliminary Registration Statement on Form 10 in Preparation For Spin-Off

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:46:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Lawsuits to Stop the Sale of Counterfeit Cigarettes

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA filed lawsuits today against retailers selling counterfeit versions of the company’s Marlboro® brand cigarettes.

Philip Morris USA Files Suits Against Internet-Based Cigarette Vendors

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA has filed two lawsuits in federal court against Internet site operators engaged in the sale of illegally imported cigarettes bearing Philip Morris USA's trademarks, including the Marlboro mark.

Altria Board of Directors Announces Intention to Pursue the Spin-Off of Philip Morris International and Increases Regular Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:28:00 EST

Philip Morris USA to Introduce New Marlboro Moist Smokeless Tobacco Product into Test Market

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today announced the introduction of Marlboro Moist Smokeless Tobacco into test market. Marlboro Moist Smokeless Tobacco will be offered in Original and Wintergreen flavors and will be available in Long Cut and Fine Cut varieties.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2007 Second-Quarter Results

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Second-Quarter Results

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:01:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Announces Plans by Its Tobacco Subsidiaries to Optimize Worldwide Cigarette Production

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:16:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Says Watson Ruling Should Not Affect Outcome of "Lights" Cases

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:30:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reverse rulings by lower federal courts in the Watson case and remand it to state court does not negatively affect the ultimate outcome of the case or that of other "Lights" cases, Philip Morris USA said today.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.69 Per Share

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:37:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:20:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:19:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2007 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:59:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Completes Spin-off of Kraft Foods Inc.

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:14:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Announces Distribution Ratio for Spin-off of Kraft Foods Inc.

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:38:00 EST

Altria and Philip Morris USA Reaction to DOJ Clarification Order

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:20:00 EST

Altria and Philip Morris USA said today that the district court's order clarifying its earlier decision on two legal issues is contrary to the law.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.86 Per Share

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:29:00 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Vacates $79.5 Million Punitive Damages Award

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today reversed and vacated a $79.5 million punitive damage award returned by a 1999 Oregon jury in a case known as Williams-Branch. The case will now return to the Oregon courts for proceedings consistent with Philip Morris USA’s due process rights.

Altria Group, Inc and Philip Morris USA Reaffirm Support for Strong Federal Regulation of Tobacco Products

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. and its domestic tobacco company Philip Morris USA today reaffirmed their longstanding support for granting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to effectively regulate tobacco products, and urged Congress to take quick action on the FDA legislation sponsored by Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and John Cornyn (R-TX), and Representatives Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Tom Davis (R-VA).

Altria Group, Inc. to Spin-off Kraft Foods Inc.

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2006 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:33:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:06:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Highlights QuitAssist^TM Information Resources With New National Advertising Campaign

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2005, an estimated 70 percent of current adult smokers in the United States indicated they wanted to quit.

Philip Morris USA Comments on 2006 Monitoring the Future Survey Showing All-Time Low Youth Smoking Rates

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today said it is pleased that data from the University of Michigan’s “Monitoring the Future” survey showed that smoking rates among 8th, 10th and 12th grade students have decreased to all-time lows.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.86 Per Share

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:09:00 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Review of Price "Lights" Class Action

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today denied review of the Price “lights” class action case.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:23:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Philip Morris USA Asks "Please Don't Give Our Cigarette Brands a Part in Your Movie"

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:05:00 EST

Philip Morris USA (PM USA) is asking entertainment industry decision-makers to voluntarily eliminate the use of its products from their productions with a new trade print advertising campaign.

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:19:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Release

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:12:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2006 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:08:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:05:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of Investor/Media Conference Call to Discuss Schwab Decision

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:51:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Will Seek Review of Nationwide "Lights" Class Certification

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:06:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will seek prompt appellate review of a federal judge's decision today to certify a national class of "light" smokers involving all major cigarette manufacturers.

Remarks by Michael E. Szymanczyk, Chairman and CEO, Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Consumer Conference

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 11:15:00 EST

Remarks by Michael E. Szymanczyk, Chairman and CEO, Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Consumer Conference

Philip Morris USA Presents at Prudential Consumer Conference

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 10:06:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Prudential Consumer Conference

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:15:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 7.5% to $0.86 Per Share

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:46:00 EST

Philip Morris USA and Altria Will Seek Appellate Review of Decision in DOJ Case

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA and its parent company, Altria Group, Inc., will seek review of U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler’s ruling today that PM USA, Altria Group and the other cigarette companies violated civil provisions of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2006 Second-Quarter Results

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 Second-Quarter Results

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:29:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Launches Test Market of a New Smoke-Free, Spit-Free Tobacco Product

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST

July marks the launch of Taboka (tuh'-BOH-kuh), a smoke-free, spit-free tobacco pouch product manufactured and marketed by Philip Morris USA.

Florida Supreme Court Decertifies Engle Class and Rejects Engle Jury Punitive Damage Award

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:25:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Says Illinois Supreme Court Orders Return of Cash Securing Appeal Bond

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:00:00 EST

The Illinois Supreme Court today, with consent from both parties, ordered the return to Philip Morris USA of the approximately $2.15 billion in cash securing the appeal bond in the Price "lights" case.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.80 Per Share

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 09:29:00 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Grants PM USA's Petition For Review In Oregon Case

Tue, 30 May 2006 11:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today granted Philip Morris USA's petition for review in an Oregon individual smoker's case, known as Williams-Branch.

Altria Group, Inc. to Appear at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium

Wed, 10 May 2006 12:31:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Appearance at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium

Fri, 05 May 2006 16:29:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:40:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:29:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2006 First-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Up 33.1% to $1.65 vs. $1.24 in Year-Ago Quarter

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2006 First-Quarter Results

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:31:00 EST

Altria Group Named Top Corporation for Women's Business Enterprises

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:48:00 EST

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) named Altria Group, Inc. one of "America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises."

Altria Group, Inc. to Reverse $1.0 Billion of Tax Reserves in First Quarter of 2006; Revises Forecast for Diluted Earnings Per Share to a Range of $5.25 to $5.35, up from Previous Range of $4.85 to $4.95

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:16:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Supports Eliminating Its Brand Imagery in Movies

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

Research indicates that youth exposure to smoking in movies can have an impact on whether or not young people smoke.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.80 Per Share

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 17:43:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:16:00 EST

Oregon Supreme Court Affirms Award In Smoker's Case Against Philip Morris USA; Company Will Seek Further Review

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

The Oregon Supreme Court today affirmed a $79.5 million punitive damages jury verdict against Philip Morris USA.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2005 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:59:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Joins 37 State Attorneys General to Establish Protocols Aimed at Reducing Illegal Internet and Other Remote Cigarette Sales

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA (PM USA) has joined with 37 state attorneys general to establish protocols aimed at combating illegal sales of the companys cigarettes over the Internet or by mail, telephone or fax. The protocols are established for responding to state-provided information related to illegal remote sales of the company's cigarettes.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:30:00 EST

Minnesota Court Rules Cigarette Fee is Violation of Tobacco Settlement Agreement

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

A Minnesota state court today struck down the state's recently enacted "health impact fee" as a violation of the state's settlement agreement with the settling cigarette manufacturers, including Philip Morris USA.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.80 Per Share

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:55:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:00:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:47:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 18:49:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2005 Third-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Up 7.8% to $1.38 vs. $1.28 in Year-Ago Quarter, Including the Items Detailed on Schedule 7

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:31:00 EST

Remarks by David R. Beran Executive Vice President Finance, Planning and Information Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:23:00 EST

Remarks by David R. Beran Executive Vice President Finance, Planning and Information Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference.

Philip Morris USA Presents at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:19:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 10:16:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 9.6% to $0.80 Per Share

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:44:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Challenges Minnesota Cigarette Fee

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA (PM USA) today filed a motion in Minnesota state court challenging the recently enacted Minnesota health impact fee.

Judge Rules in Favor of Philip Morris in Wholesale Leaders Case

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST

A federal judge in Tennessee today dismissed a lawsuit challenging Philip Morris USA's Wholesale Leaders program.

Nationwide Youth Smoking Prevention Program Raises Awareness in Time for Back to School

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST

To raise awareness of the importance of youth smoking prevention and to encourage parents to talk to their kids about not smoking, Philip Morris USA is airing two national television advertisements.

Philip Morris USA's Cigarette Brand Advertising Drops for Sixth Consecutive Year

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA's spending on cigarette brand advertising reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decreased for the sixth consecutive year as the Company continued to reduce magazine, newspaper and retail point-of-sale advertising in 2003.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2005 Second-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Up 11.1% to $1.40 vs. $1.26 in Year-Ago Quarter, Including the Items Detailed on Schedule 7

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 07:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 Second-Quarter Results

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 14:10:00 EST

For Smokers Who Want to Quit, A Nationwide Program—QuitAssist™

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST

According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more people are former smokers than current smokers and 46 million adults have quit smoking. To help current smokers who have decided to quit be more successful, Philip Morris USA is offering a free information resource—QuitAssist™—nationwide.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.73 Per Share

Wed, 25 May 2005 09:37:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium

Wed, 11 May 2005 09:26:00 EST

Federal Appeals Panel Decertifies Simon Class; Philip Morris USA Says Ruling Consistent with Law

Fri, 06 May 2005 00:00:00 EST

A federal appeals court has rejected an attempt to establish a nationwide class solely for the purpose of establishing an industry fund to pay punitive damages for yet-to-be filed claims from smokers across the country.

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium

Thu, 05 May 2005 16:47:00 EST

Jury Finds Philip Morris USA Not Responsible for Flight Attendant Medical Condition

Tue, 03 May 2005 00:00:00 EST

Today, a Dade County Circuit Court jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA and other cigarette manufacturers, finding that they are not responsible for the injuries a flight attendant claims were caused by her exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) while employed as a flight attendant.

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:02:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Altria Group, Inc.'s 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Altria Group, Inc.'s 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:35:00 EST

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Government's Bid for Full Court Hearing on Disgorgement as Remedy in Government Suit against Tobacco Companies and Other Defendants

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:00:00 EST

A federal appeals court today denied the Department of Justice’s request to reconsider its February 2005 opinion holding that disgorgement of past revenues and profits is not an available remedy in the federal government’s civil RICO case against Philip Morris USA, the other major tobacco companies and other defendants.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2005 First-Quarter Results

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 06:59:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2005 First-Quarter Results

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:22:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Web Site Now Available in Spanish

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA’s web site, which features the company’s position on smoking and health, youth smoking prevention information, resources for people who have decided to quit smoking and countless other resources, is now available in Spanish.

Altria Group Tops DiversityInc Rankings

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST

DiversityInc announced today its fifth annual Top 50 Companies for Diversity, ranking Altria Group, Inc. first on the list.

Altria Group Named Among America's Top Corporations For Women's Business Enterprises

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been named one of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Judge in San Diego Decertifies Brown Class Action

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

San Diego Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Prager has decertified the Brown class action after finding that the November 2004 voter referendum known as Proposition 64 applied to the case.

Philip Morris Says California Jury Verdict in Smoker Case Consistent With Facts and Law

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

A state court jury has determined that Philip Morris USA is not liable for damages in a claim brought by a California man who began smoking the company’s cigarettes in 1964.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.73 Per Share

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:42:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Consumer Analyst Group of New York -CAGNY- Conference

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 16:33:00 EST

Appeals Court Rejects Disgorgement as Remedy in Government Suit against Tobacco Companies

Fri, 04 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. today ruled that the civil Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) does not permit the government to seek disgorgement of past revenues and profits as a remedy in its case against Philip Morris USA, the other major tobacco companies and other defendants.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2004 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:04:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:51:00 EST

Dr. Harold Brown Elected to Board of Directors of Altria Group, Inc.

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:10:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.73 Per Share

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 09:53:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:50:00 EST

Remarks by Louis C. Camilleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Altria Group, Inc. at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:45:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:30:00 EST

George Munoz Elected to Board of Directors of Altria Group, Inc.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:52:00 EST

Florida Jury Returns Verdict for Smoker

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said it will appeal a jury verdict in favor of a former smoker who claimed that a design defect in Marlboro and Benson & Hedges cigarettes caused his illness.

Appeals Court Rules Blue Cross Insurer Cannot Sue Philip Morris USA under New York's Deceptive Practices Law

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 07:10:00 EST

The New York Court of Appeals has ruled that the state's largest medical insurer cannot use a state consumer protection law to pursue direct claims for the recovery of medical expenses from cigarette makers.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2004 Third-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share Up 5.7% to $1.29; Net Earnings Up 6.3% to $2.6 Billion

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 07:07:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 Third-Quarter Results

Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:00 EST

Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Youth Marketing Class Action on Federal Preemption Grounds

Thu, 07 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

A California appellate court yesterday affirmed the dismissal of a state-wide class-action case alleging that cigarette advertising targeted minors and caused them to smoke.

Philip Morris USA Says Florida Appeals Court Will Not Reconsider Class Action Decertification

Wed, 06 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal today denied a request to reconsider its decision to decertify a class of Marlboro Lights and Ultra Lights smokers who are seeking the return of their purchase price of cigarettes sold in Florida since 1971.

Price Appeal Ready for Argument Before Illinois Supreme Court

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today filed its final legal brief in connection with the appeal of a $10.1 billion judgment in its appeal of the Price judgment.

Philip Morris USA Points to a Significantly Changed Industry and a Future Shaped by the Present, not the Distant Past, as Trial Begins in Federal Court

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said the public saw substantial proof of how the tobacco industry has changed when it presented its evidence in the federal tobacco trial, which began Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Altria Group Awards More Than $3 Million to Visual Arts and Cultural Organizations Across The Country

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 11:50:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc., the parent company of Kraft Foods, Philip Morris International and Philip Morris USA, has announced more than $3 million in grants to visual arts and cultural organizations in the United States this year, ranging from large, well-established institutions to smaller emerging organizations and alternative spaces.

Remarks by Dinyar S. Devitre, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Altria Group, Inc. at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 11:49:00 EST

Remarks by Dinyar S. Devitre, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Altria Group, Inc. at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference; Reaffirms Previously Disclosed Earnings Guidance

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 11:45:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:04:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 7.4% to $0.73 Per Share

Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:45:00 EST

Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions Program

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc.’s Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions Program is accepting grant applications from U.S. nonprofit agricultural groups for initiatives that bring innovative solutions or thinking to issues affecting the farm-to-consumer supply community.

Massachusetts Court Reverses ‘Lights’ Ruling; Philip Morris USA Says Ruling Limited to Massachusetts

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EST

Today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reinstated a “lights” class action, ruling that Massachusetts’ Consumer Protection laws require the trial court to allow the case to proceed as a class action but noting that the class certification “may be revisited” at a later time.

NUL Announces 3rd Year of Know Your Money^TM Program

Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EST

The National Urban League has announced the 2004 return of the well-received economic empowerment program, Know Your Money^TM.

Federal Judge Penalizes Philip Morris USA for Possible Loss of Email Messages

Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EST

A federal judge presiding over the government's lawsuit against Philip Morris USA has penalized the company for the possible inadvertent loss of some emails by company employees.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2004 Second-Quarter Results

Tue, 20 Jul 2004 07:02:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Urges Florida Supreme Court to Uphold Lower Appellate Court Decision to Decertify Engle Class and Vacate Judgment

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today urged the Florida Supreme Court to affirm an earlier appellate court decision overturning the $145 billion judgment in the Engle class action and decertifying the class.

Federal Appeals Court Grants Immediate Review of Disgorgement Ruling in Government's Lawsuit against Cigarette Companies

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EST

A federal appellate court today said it would consider now, as opposed to after trial, the question of whether the Department of Justice is legally entitled to seek disgorgement of $280 billion in alleged “ill-gotten gains” from Philip Morris USA and other major cigarette companies as part of the Department of Justice lawsuit.

Price Plaintiffs Ask Illinois Supreme Court to Ignore Law in Order to Uphold $10.1 Billion Class Action Verdict

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EST

A response brief filed earlier this week with the Illinois Supreme Court by the Price class asks the Court to ignore well-established state and federal law in order to uphold a $10.1 billion judgment issued last year in Madison County, according to Philip Morris USA.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 Second-Quarter Results

Tue, 13 Jul 2004 12:49:00 EST

Judge Certifies Tobacco Industry’s Interlocutory Appeal on Disgorgement Claim in Department of Justice Lawsuit

Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EST

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler granted a motion brought by Philip Morris USA and the other tobacco industry defendants seeking an immediate appeal on the issue of disgorgement in the Department of Justice lawsuit.

Altria Group, Inc. Presents at Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference; Reaffirms Previously Disclosed Earnings Guidance

Fri, 11 Jun 2004 02:46:00 EST

Oregon Appeals Court Reinstates Punitive Award in Smoker's Case; Philip Morris USA Will Appeal to Oregon Supreme Court and Seek New Trial

Wed, 09 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Oregon Court of Appeals today refused to reduce a jury’s 1999 award of $79.5 million in punitive damages to a single smoker’s estate.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.68 Per Share

Wed, 26 May 2004 09:19:00 EST

Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Disgorgement Claim Prior to Trial

Mon, 24 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler today ruled that she will wait until the lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice against tobacco companies is tried before deciding whether the government’s disgorgement claim is valid.

Philip Morris USA Will Appeal Louisiana Smokers' Class Action Verdict

Fri, 21 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said it will appeal today's verdict by a New Orleans jury in the Scott case ordering the nation's major cigarette manufacturers to pay approximately $590 million for a smoking cessation program in Louisiana.

Altria Group, Inc. Chairman and CEO Louis C. Camilleri Presents at Goldman Sachs 13th Annual Global Consumer Products Conference; Reaffirms Previously Disclosed Earnings Guidance

Wed, 19 May 2004 11:46:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Goldman Sachs 13th Annual Global Consumer Products Conference

Wed, 12 May 2004 16:21:00 EST

Florida Supreme Court to Review Engle Decision

Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Florida Supreme Court announced today that it will review a decision by the state’s intermediate appellate court in the Engle case.

Company Says Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Invite Court to Ignore Decade of Rulings Rejecting These Cases

Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will vigorously oppose attempts by plaintiffs’ lawyers to create a nationwide class of “light” cigarette smokers.

Florida Appellate Court Affirms Plaintiff's Verdict in Smoking Case; Philip Morris USA to Seek Further Review

Mon, 10 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

A Florida appellate court has affirmed, without explanation, a St. Petersburg jury’s 2003 decision ordering Philip Morris USA and Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp. to pay damages to a former smoker who has lung disease.

Government Will Need to Prove at Trial Whether Tobacco Companies Likely to Engage in ‘Future Misconduct’

Fri, 07 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler Thursday ruled that the government will need to prove at trial whether the tobacco industry intends to engage in “future misconduct” when it comes to the marketing and sales of their products.

State Supreme Court Affirms Defense Verdict in West Virginia Medical Monitoring Lawsuit

Thu, 06 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today’s decision by the West Virginia Supreme Court affirming the defense jury verdict in the first tobacco medical monitoring class action ever tried is consistent with established law and the facts of the case.

Philip Morris USA to Close Louisville Operations in 2006

Thu, 06 May 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA has announced its timeline for the closure of its remaining production facility in Louisville, Kentucky.

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2004 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Thu, 29 Apr 2004 11:56:00 EST

California Supreme Court Grants Review of $9 Million Punitive Award in Henley Case

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EST

The California Supreme Court today agreed to review a lower appellate court’s decision ordering Philip Morris USA to pay a smoker who contracted cancer $9 million in punitive damages in addition to $1.5 million in compensatory damages.

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Tue, 20 Apr 2004 15:46:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2004 First-Quarter Results; 2004 First-Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.07 Versus $1.07 in Year-Ago Quarter

Tue, 20 Apr 2004 07:03:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2004 First-Quarter Results

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 14:53:00 EST

California Appellate Court Overturns Smoker's Verdict; Orders New Trial to be Held

Wed, 07 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EST

The California Court of Appeal today overturned a plaintiff’s verdict issued in the Whiteley case and sent the case back to the San Francisco Superior Court for retrial.

Philip Morris USA Says Mississippi Ruling in Step with Law; Third-Party Tobacco Litigation Essentially Over

Thu, 18 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said a decision today by the Mississippi Supreme Court that upholds the dismissal of a lawsuit by Owens Corning Inc. against the company and other major cigarette makers is in line with established law.

Minnesota Appellate Court Rejects Review of Decertification of Decision in 'Lights' Case

Fri, 05 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Minnesota Court of Appeals yesterday declined to accept an interlocutory appeal of a trial court’s decision rejecting class action status for the Curtis “lights” case against Philip Morris USA.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.68 Per Share

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:47:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentations at Consumer Analyst Group of New York -CAGNY- Conference

Thu, 12 Feb 2004 12:47:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2003 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 11:03:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2003 Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter Results

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:51:00 EST

State Court Rejects Certification of Minnesota ‘Lights’ Class Action

Fri, 16 Jan 2004 00:00:00 EST

A Minnesota state judge in Minneapolis today rejected class action certification in a case seeking refunds for Marlboro Lights cigarette purchases.

Altria Announces Relocation of Employees and Intention to Sell Rye Brook, NY Facility

Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO), the parent company of Kraft Foods, Philip Morris International and Philip Morris USA, said today that, as a result of recently announced employee relocations, an office facility on Westchester Avenue in Rye Brook, New York will be offered for sale.

Lights Class Action Decertified by Florida State Appellate Court

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 00:00:00 EST

Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal today reversed a trial court’s ruling that certified a class of all current and former smokers who purchased Marlboro Lights and Ultra Lights cigarettes in Florida, saying the case did not meet the legal requirements for class-action treatment.

Philip Morris USA Lists Numerous Reasons in Seeking Reversal of Price Judgment and Decertification of Illinois Smokers’ Class

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 09:32:00 EST

Legal errors committed by the Madison County Circuit Court require reversal of the $10.1 billion Price class action judgment and decertification of the class of “lights” cigarette smokers, Philip Morris USA told the Illinois Supreme Court in its initial appellate brief filed today.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.68 Per Share

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 09:31:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Not Responsible for Damages in Trial of First New Hampshire Smoker's Case

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

A New Hampshire jury has concluded that Philip Morris USA should not be liable for a smoker’s lung-cancer death. It was the first smoking-and-health case tried in New Hampshire.

Altria Group, Inc. Chairman and CEO Louis C. Camilleri Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference; Reaffirms Previously Disclosed Earnings Guidance

Wed, 05 Nov 2003 12:33:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Will Appeal Verdict for Missouri Smoker; Jury Finds No Punitive Damages Should be Awarded in Case

Tue, 04 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will appeal today’s verdict by a Missouri jury to award nearly $1.6 million in compensatory damages to a sick smoker and $500,000 in damages to his wife.

Altria Group, Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 16:27:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2003 Third-Quarter Results

Thu, 16 Oct 2003 07:03:00 EST

Jury Finds Philip Morris USA Not Responsible in First Flight Attendant Lung Cancer Case

Tue, 14 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EST

Today a Dade County Circuit Court jury decided Philip Morris USA and other cigarette makers are not responsible for the injuries a former flight attendant claims were caused by her workplace exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).

Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2003 Third-Quarter Results

Thu, 09 Oct 2003 12:18:00 EST

US Supreme Court Sets Aside Oregon Appellate Court Decision Approving Punitive Damage Award against Philip Morris USA

Mon, 06 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today set aside an Oregon appellate court's June 2002 opinion affirming a $79.5 million punitive damage award to a smoker's estate, and directed the appellate court to reconsider the case in view of its recent opinion in State Farm v. Campbell.

Philip Morris USA Says Appeals Panel Affirms Dismissal in Medicare Reimbursement Case

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking damages on behalf of a class of private plaintiffs under the federal Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP), one of the laws that formed the original basis for the Justice Department’s lawsuit against the tobacco industry.

California Appellate Court Lowers $25 Million Punitive Award to $9 Million

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EST

The California Court of Appeal, citing the recent United States Supreme Court opinion in State Farm, yesterday vacated the $25 million punitive damage award in Henley v. Philip Morris USA.

Florida Appellate Court Rejects Request to Reconsider Reversal of Engle Verdict

Tue, 23 Sep 2003 12:43:00 EST

Illinois Supreme Court Reinstates Reduced Price Bond; Decides to Hear Merits of Class Action Verdict Appeal

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 18:24:00 EST

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Damage Claims in HMO Lawsuit

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EST

In a 16-page opinion issued today, a federal appellate court has upheld the dismissal of all damages claims sought in a health care cost reimbursement lawsuit filed in 1998 against Philip Morris USA and other tobacco companies by two Minnesota-based health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

Philip Morris USA Says Engle Plaintiffs’ Request for Appeals Reconsideration Should be Rejected

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Engle plaintiffs have offered no valid legal reasons why Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal should reconsider its decision earlier this year to overturn the $145 billion judgment in the case and have the class decertified, according to a legal brief filed today by Philip Morris USA and other tobacco companies.

Philip Morris USA Executive Addresses Prudential Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EST

Innovative Training Programs Help Unemployed Adults Qualify for Careers in Food Service

Wed, 27 Aug 2003 09:20:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. has awarded grants totaling $594,500 to 18 leading nonprofit organizations across the country that are working to break the cycle of poverty and hunger by offering culinary training to help unemployed adults develop the skills needed to find and maintain employment in the food service industry.

Altria Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.68 Per Share

Wed, 27 Aug 2003 09:19:00 EST

National Urban League Honors Five Executives of Altria Family of Companies

Tue, 19 Aug 2003 00:00:00 EST

The National Urban League honored five executives of the Altria family of companies with the prestigious Donald H. McGannon Award during the League’s 2003 Annual Conference here.

Illinois Trial Judge Says Philip Morris USA Must Post Higher Bond in Price Case; Company will Await Supreme Court Action

Fri, 15 Aug 2003 00:00:00 EST

Madison County Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Byron today ordered Philip Morris USA to post a bond of $12 billion, the amount of the bond he had originally established, or face enforcement of the $10.1 billion judgment in the Price class action lawsuit.

Jury Refuses to Find Philip Morris USA Liable in California Smoker's Lawsuit

Thu, 31 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

After nearly five days of deliberations, a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury returned a verdict in favor of the company in a lawsuit brought by Frederic Reller, 64, who had claimed he was unaware of the risks of smoking.

Philip Morris USA Says Louisiana Verdict against Healthy Smokers Demonstrates Flaws in Medical Monitoring Lawsuits

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today’s rejection by a Louisiana jury of medical monitoring claims brought by a class of mostly healthy smokers illustrates the flaws in such claims, and more importantly, in tobacco class actions lawsuits.

Altria Know Your Money^TM Program Launches 2nd Year with Expansion to Three New Markets

Wed, 23 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

The National Urban League and Altria Group, Inc. have announced the 2003 launch of the well-received economic empowerment program, Know Your Money™.

Safe@work Web Site Offers Guidance for Employers on Domestic Violence Issues in the Workplace

Mon, 21 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc. and Liz Claiborne Inc. today announced the launch of Safe@work (http://www.safeatworkcoalition.org), a website that businesses of all sizes can use to develop and implement programs and policies addressing the impact of domestic violence in the workplace.

Philip Morris USA Asks Illinois Supreme Court to Reinstate Reduced Bond in Price Lawsuit

Fri, 18 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today asked the Illinois Supreme Court to prevent the Price class action plaintiffs from attempting to enforce a $10.1 billion judgment until it decides whether the reduced bond established by the trial court was proper.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2003 Second-Quarter Results

Thu, 17 Jul 2003 07:06:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will Ask Illinois Supreme Court to Decide Whether Rules Governing Price Bond Permit Trial Judge to Alter Terms and Conditions

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

An Illinois appellate court today ruled the trial judge exceeded his authority in reducing the bond Philip Morris USA must post to stay enforcement of the $10.1 billion judgment in the Price class action lawsuit, and sent the issue back to the trial court for further consideration.

Nevada Judge Denies Class Certification in Five Cases Filed against Philip Morris USA

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

A federal judge in Nevada has denied class certification in five cases filed by smokers against Philip Morris USA, and the company believes the decision could have a significant impact on similar class-action requests pending in Nevada and elsewhere.

Altria Fosters Innovation and Collaboration in New Program to Help End Hunger Among the Elderly

Wed, 25 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

To help end hunger among the nation's frail elderly, Altria has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 15 non-profit partnerships across the country through its new Senior Helpings Community Coalitions grant program.

State Court Jury Finds Tobacco Companies Not Liable in Missouri Smoker's Lawsuit

Tue, 17 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

A Missouri Circuit Court jury today returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA and two other tobacco companies in a case brought by a smoker.

Whitney at Altria Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria, a free midtown museum with approximately 100,000 visitors per year, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The opening in 1983 of this branch of the Whitney Museum marked the first time a corporation established and fully funded a museum as an integral part of its offices.

Illinois Supreme Court Declines to Hear Direct Appeal of Madison County ‘Lights’ Class-Action Verdict

Wed, 11 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Illinois Supreme Court today declined to accept a direct appeal of the $10.1 billion verdict against Philip Morris USA handed down in March by a Madison County Circuit Court in the Price class-action “lights” lawsuit.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.64 Per Share

Wed, 28 May 2003 09:51:00 EST

Massachusetts ‘Lights’ Class Action Decertified; Appeals Court Says Claims Cannot be Tried Together

Tue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

A justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court today decertified a ‘lights’ class action alleging Philip Morris USA improperly marketed Marlboro Lights cigarettes. The liability and damages theories were similar to those in the Price class action case, now on appeal in Illinois.

Court Denies Tobacco Companies’ Request to Further Narrow Government’s Lawsuit

Fri, 23 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler today ruled the Department of Justice claims related to cigarette advertising, marketing, promotions and health warnings in the government’s lawsuit against major American tobacco companies cannot be dismissed from the government’s case at this time.

Florida Appeals Court Reverses Engle Judgment; Unanimous Panel Orders Class Decertified

Wed, 21 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Asks Illinois Supreme Court to Limit Bonds Required by State Trial Courts

Mon, 12 May 2003 10:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA has joined with other tobacco companies and prominent national and state business organizations in asking the Illinois Supreme Court to limit the amount of bond required to stay enforcement of a judgment pending the appeal of an adverse verdict in class action cases or those in which punitive damages are awarded.

Philip Morris USA Asks Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of "Lights" Class Action Verdict

Mon, 12 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today asked the Illinois Supreme Court to expedite Philip Morris USA’s effort to overturn the $10.1 billion verdict handed down in March by a Madison County Circuit Court in the Price class action “lights” lawsuit.

Illinois Court Affirms "Lights" Bond Order; Clears Way for Philip Morris USA to Appeal

Fri, 09 May 2003 09:27:00 EST

An Illinois state court judge today affirmed his earlier decision approving a bond that permits Philip Morris USA to appeal last month’s $10.1 billion verdict in the Price “Lights” class action case.

Philip Morris Cap to Pursue New Strategic Focus

Fri, 09 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

Safe Horizon Presents Leadership Award to Altria Group, Inc.

Tue, 06 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

In recognition of Altria Group, Inc.'s commitment to domestic violence awareness and prevention, Safe Horizon presented its 25th Anniversary Leadership Award to Altria's chairman and chief executive officer Louis C. Camilleri on May 6, 2003.

Philip Morris USA will Ask Appellate Courts to Overturn Verdict in Price Class Action Lawsuit

Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:45:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will seek review of the $10.1 billion verdict in the Price class action lawsuit by Illinois appellate courts in light of Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron’s decision today to affirm his earlier verdict in the case.

Altria Group, Inc. Holds 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:43:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Post-Judgment Motion in Price Case

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today asked Madison County Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Byron to overturn the $10.1 billion verdict he issued in the Price class action lawsuit on March 21, or significantly reduce the amount of damages he awarded.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2003 First-Quarter Results; Diluted Earnings Per Share Down 1.8% to $1.07; Net Earnings Down 7.6% to $2.2 Billion

Wed, 16 Apr 2003 07:35:00 EST

Illinois Court Reduces $12 Billion Bond

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Madison County Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Byron today reduced the size of the bond that Philip Morris USA must provide in order to obtain a stay of execution of the judgment while the Price case is on appeal.

Old Masters, Impressionists, and Moderns: French Masterworks from the State Pushkin Museum, Moscow at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Masterpieces from one of the world’s finest collections of French art will be on view July 27 through October 13 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Cook County Judge Says Illinois Not Entitled to $3 Billion Damage Award in 'Lights' Case

Tue, 08 Apr 2003 15:32:00 EST

Federal Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Perry Case; Philip Morris USA Says Ruling in Accord with Legal Trend

Tue, 08 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

A federal appeals court today affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Blue Cross-Blue Shield subscribers in Tennessee.

Philip Morris USA Seeks Reduction of $12 Billion Bond; Says Bond Impossible to Post and Violates Company's "Due Process Rights" Guaranteed by the Constitution

Fri, 04 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA today asked a Madison County state court to reduce the $12 billion bond required in order to appeal the $10.1 billion Price class action verdict (formerly known as the Miles case) and also petitioned another state court to halt any attempt by Illinois to collect $3 billion in punitive damages awarded to the state.

Philip Morris USA will Appeal Damage Award to Florida Smoker; Jury Refuses to Award Punitive Damages

Thu, 03 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will appeal a state court jury’s decision today to award $6.538 million in compensatory damages to a 74-year-old former smoker because it is inconsistent with the law and the facts of the case.

More Than 120 New York City Arts Organizations Receive Vital Support from Altria Group, Inc.

Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

Altria Group, Inc., the parent company of Kraft Foods Inc., Philip Morris International Inc. and Philip Morris USA Inc., has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants to 123 arts organizations in New York City for the 2002-2003 arts season.

Philip Morris USA will Seek Review in Miles Case; Class Certification, Federal Preemption at Issue

Fri, 21 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Inc. will seek an immediate review of today’s decision by a trial judge in Madison County, Ill. to award a worldwide class of Marlboro Lights and Cambridge Lights smokers $7.1005 billion in compensatory damages.

California Appellate Court Reaffirms Henley Verdict: Philip Morris USA Will Appeal

Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will ask the California Supreme Court to review yesterday’s Henley decision by the California Court of Appeals.

Philip Morris USA Will Relocate Corporate Headquarters and Employees to Virginia

Tue, 04 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Inc., the domestic tobacco subsidiary of Altria Group, Inc., today announced that it will relocate its New York-based corporate headquarters to the Richmond, Virginia area.

Jury Decides Philip Morris USA is not Liable in Smoking Lawsuit

Fri, 28 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Today a U.S. District Court jury returned a verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA Inc. in a case brought by the family of a smoker.

Foreign Smoker’s Suit Not Proper in Florida

Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:50:00 EST

Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal today affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit on behalf of a Peruvian smoker, ruling that Florida was not the proper forum for such a suit.

Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.64 Per Share and Announces New Share Repurchase Program

Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:47:00 EST

Shared Solutions^SM Awards $260,000 for Projects Emphasizing Consumer Education and Environment

Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Thirteen U.S. agricultural organizations will share $260,000 in Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions grants, awarded by Altria Group, Inc.

New York Jury Decides Cigarette Company Has No Responsibility for Smoker's Death

Thu, 20 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Today a Queens Supreme Court jury returned a verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA Inc. in a case brought by the family of a smoker.

New York State Appellate Court Rejects Hospitals’ Claims against Tobacco Companies

Tue, 11 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Today a four-judge panel of the New York Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought in 2000 against Philip Morris USA Inc. and other tobacco companies by 170 New York hospitals seeking damages for costs they allegedly incurred to treat injured smokers.

Philip Morris Says Verdict Demonstrates Jury Understood Risks from ETS Exposure

Fri, 07 Feb 2003 11:00:00 EST

Today a Dade County Circuit Court jury decided Philip Morris USA and other cigarette makers are not responsible for injuries alleged by a flight attendant as a result of his workplace exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).

California Jury Rules Tobacco Companies Have No Responsibility for Smoker's Illness

Fri, 07 Feb 2003 10:20:00 EST

A California jury today returned a verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in a case brought by a smoker.

PAL Leadership Program Develops “Advocates for Agriculture”

Mon, 03 Feb 2003 10:00:00 EST

The Altria family of companies, through the Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Initiative, and the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program are joining forces to develop tomorrow’s agricultural leaders.

Farmers More in Tune with Consumer Expectations

Mon, 03 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

Farmers and ranchers are becoming more aware of what consumers want from their food supply system, but must keep working to meet those expectations, according to a new study of U.S. farmer and consumer attitudes.

Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2002 Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter Results

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 11:10:00 EST

Pennsylvania Jury Rejects Smoking Claims against Philip Morris USA

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 11:21:00 EST

Today a 12-person Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury rejected claims against Philip Morris USA brought by the family of deceased smoker Katie Wimbush Carter following a two-week trial. At least 10 jurors had to agree in order to reach a verdict.

Altria Group, Inc., New Name of Parent Company of Kraft Foods, Philip Morris International and Philip Morris USA

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 08:16:00 EST

Oakland Court Rejects Claims by Deceased Smoker's Family

Thu, 02 Jan 2003 01:00:00 EST

At the end of a three-week trial, on Tuesday, December 31, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Philip Morris USA and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., ruling that the plaintiffs had not introduced sufficient evidence to support their claims.

Philip Morris USA Will Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Oregon Smoking Case Verdict

Thu, 26 Dec 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will pursue all further avenues of appeal including asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review an Oregon appellate court’s opinion issued last summer which upheld a jury’s decision in 1999 to award punitive damages in a smoker’s case that are 97 times greater than the compensatory damages awarded.

Grants Help Fill Critical Gaps in Community Services That Address Domestic Violence

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:10:00 EST

To help strengthen the safety net available to survivors of domestic violence, Philip Morris Companies Inc. today announced its largest domestic violence grant-making effort to date: a $5 million commitment over two years to more than 100 nonprofit organizations in 24 states and the District of Columbia.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Attains 30-Year Milestone as a Leading Corporate Advocate of Dance

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 10:20:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its support of dance by contributing $1.8 million to more than 100 dance organizations and artists across the country in the 2002-2003 season. This brings the three-decade total to more than $30 million in support of dance creation and presentation and has resulted in the advancement of dance companies, presenters and service organizations throughout the United States and the development of diverse choreographic voices through new works initiatives.

Philip Morris USA Will Pursue Prompt Appeal in Bullock Case

Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will begin preparations to appeal a state court jury’s award to a sick smoker, the punitive damages portion of which was reduced today by the trial judge from $28 billion to $28 million.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.64 Per Share

Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:49:00 EST

Tuck Honors Philip Morris Companies Inc. with First-Ever Minority Development Award

Fri, 15 Nov 2002 00:00:00 EST

For more than 23 years, the Minority Business Executive Program (MBEP) at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth has been providing minority companies with the same top-quality business training that is available to Fortune 500 corporations.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Executives Address Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference

Tue, 12 Nov 2002 13:18:00 EST

NMSDC Names Philip Morris Companies “Corporation of the Year”

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) presented Philip Morris Companies with the prestigious "Corporation of the Year" Award at its 30th Anniversary Awards Gala on October 30th in Los Angeles, in recognition of the company's exemplary achievements in the area of minority business development.

National Conference on Domestic Violence Awareness Advises on Best Practices in Workplace Security

Thu, 24 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. joined the New York Women’s Agenda and the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence (CAEPV) today to host a national conference entitled “Security and Domestic Violence in the Workplace.”

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Honored for Pro Bono Legal Efforts

Thu, 17 Oct 2002 08:30:00 EST

Corporate Award to be Presented to Philip Morris Worldwide Law Department for Excellence in Providing Assistance to Communities and those Impacted by 9/11.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Reports 2002 Third-quarter Results

Thu, 17 Oct 2002 07:35:00 EST

Philip Morris to Appeal Smoking Verdict; Says Result Inconsistent with Facts, Law

Fri, 04 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will appeal a California jury’s verdict in favor of a smoker and believes it should be overturned because it is inconsistent with the evidence and applicable law.

Philip Morris Says ETS Verdict Backed by the Law and Facts

Fri, 04 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today’s verdict for the company and other cigarette makers in the fifth Environmental Tobacco Smoke flight attendant case to go to trial was the right decision based on the claims made by the plaintiff.

Florida Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal in Venezuelan Tobacco Cost-Recovery Suit

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal yesterday upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a medical cost-recovery lawsuit filed by the Republic of Venezuela against Philip Morris USA and other major cigarette makers.

Premiere of Old Masters, Impressionists, and Moderns: French Masterworks from the State Pushkin Museum, Moscow at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Marks Historic Moment in International Partnership between Museums

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

American audiences will have the first opportunity to see masterpieces from the unparalleled painting collection of Moscow’s State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts on December 15 when Old Masters, Impressionists, and Moderns: French Masterworks from the State Pushkin Museum, Moscow opens at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Revises Earnings Guidance

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:04:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Files Engle Reply Brief; Appeals Court to Schedule Oral Arguments

Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA and the nation’s other major cigarette makers today filed their final appellate brief in the Engle class action case, and the state’s Third District Court of Appeal is expected to schedule oral argument soon.

Philip Morris USA Will Ask Appeals Court to Reverse Class Ruling, Dismiss Claims

Fri, 20 Sep 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will ask the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reject a class-certification order entered Thursday by U.S. District Judge Jack Weinstein.

Judge Intends to Dismiss Youth Marketing Case; Says Claims Cannot Withstand First Amendment Scrutiny

Fri, 13 Sep 2002 09:10:00 EST

A California judge intends to dismiss a state-wide class-action case alleging that cigarette advertising misled minors and caused them to smoke.

Philip Morris USA Prepared to Appeal Reduced Verdict in Flight Attendant Case

Fri, 13 Sep 2002 00:00:00 EST

A Miami judge has reduced a recent verdict in favor of a flight attendant by more than 90 percent; the ruling will provide a basis for an appeal that should clarify how such cases are tried in the future, Philip Morris USA said today.

Philip Morris Says Verdict Demonstrates Jury Understood Risks from ETS Exposure

Thu, 05 Sep 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said today’s verdict for the company and other cigarette makers was the right decision based upon the claims made by the plaintiff.

Philip Morris U.S.A. Executive Addresses Prudential Back-To-School Conference

Wed, 04 Sep 2002 09:48:00 EST

Remarks by Michael E. Szymanczyk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Securities Back-to-School Consumer Conference

Wed, 04 Sep 2002 00:00:00 EST

Remarks by Michael E. Szymanczyk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Philip Morris USA Inc. at Prudential Securities’ Back-to-School Consumer Conference.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Prudential Back-To-School Conference

Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:50:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. (NYSE:MO) will host a live audio webcast of a presentation from its domestic tobacco operating company at the Prudential Securities’ Annual Back-To-School Conference at www.philipmorris.com on September 4, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.64 Per Share

Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:47:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:46:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Certifies Financial Statements

Tue, 13 Aug 2002 17:20:00 EST

Court Says Repeal of Law Limiting Tobacco Lawsuits Not Retroactive; Philip Morris Believes Ruling Could Aid Appeals

Mon, 05 Aug 2002 00:00:00 EST

The California Supreme Court ruled today that a 1998 statute was not intended to retroactively repeal California’s limitation on claims against cigarette makers.

Know Your Money^TM Promotes Economic Empowerment in African-American Communities

Sat, 27 Jul 2002 00:00:00 EST

The National Urban League (NUL) and Philip Morris Companies Inc. today announced their partnership in the creation and implementation of Know Your Money™.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. 2002 Second-Quarter Results

Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:35:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Announces Closing of SABMiller plc Transaction

Tue, 09 Jul 2002 08:44:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Pleased with Decision in Altria Trademark Case

Tue, 18 Jun 2002 12:25:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. is pleased that the U.S. District Court in Denver has turned down a request by a local venture capital company to preliminarily enjoin Philip Morris Companies Inc. from changing its name to Altria Group, Inc.

Philip Morris USA Will Appeal Verdict in Flight Attendant Case

Tue, 18 Jun 2002 10:18:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said it will appeal a Miami jury’s decision to award $5.5 million in compensatory damages to a flight attendant who claimed exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke caused her chronic sinusitis.

Indiana Agricultural Leadership Institute Program Receives a Boost

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 14:55:00 EST

The Indiana Agricultural Leadership Institute has been awarded a $15,000 consumer education grant from Philip Morris Management Corporation’s 2002 Shared Solutions (SM) Agricultural Contributions program, which will help it to continue providing skills training to emerging agricultural leaders.

The Minnesota Project Develops Campaign to Raise Awareness of Waste-Treatment Technology

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 14:54:00 EST

The lack of sound information about the feasibility of anaerobic digestion for generating renewable energy and protecting water quality prompted The Minnesota Project, a St. Paul-based organization dedicated to sustainable development and environmental protection in rural areas, to partner with Philip Morris Management Corp.

Nebraska Foundation for Agricultural Awareness Creates Fresh Approach to Teaching Biotechnology

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 14:53:00 EST

The Nebraska Foundation for Agricultural Awareness is creating a set of CD-ROMs to help middle school teachers in Nebraska conduct nine biotechnology-related laboratory exercises and classroom activities, thanks to a $27,500 grant from Philip Morris Management Corporation’s Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions program.

American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s Programs Advance Biotechnology Education in the Classroom

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 14:52:00 EST

The American Farm Bureau (AFB) Foundation for Agriculture is stepping up its efforts to educate middle school students about the importance of biotechnology, thanks to a $27,500 consumer education grant received from Philip Morris Management Corporation’s Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions program.

Ag-in-the-Classroom Broadens its Reach

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 14:51:00 EST

The Cook County (Ill.) Farm Bureau Foundation will use a $5,000 consumer education grant received from Philip Morris Management Corporation’s Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions program to expand its “Ag-in-the-Classroom” program into fourth grade classrooms of Chicago’s public schools.

Philip Morris U.S.A. Reiterates Support for Federal Legislation To Establish Food and Drug Administration Regulation of Tobacco Products

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 14:50:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.58 Per Share

Fri, 14 Jun 2002 10:18:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Will Appeal Damage Award to Florida Smoker

Tue, 11 Jun 2002 00:01:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will appeal a jury’s decision to award $37.5 million in damages to a 76-year-old former Florida smoker and his wife because it is inconsistent with the law and the facts of the case. More importantly, the two-week trial vividly illustrated why the Engle verdicts are unconstitutional and should be reversed and the class decertified.

Oregon Appellate Court Rejects Appeal in Williams-Branch; Philip Morris USA Will Seek Review by State Supreme Court

Wed, 05 Jun 2002 00:00:00 EST

The Oregon Court of Appeals today rejected an appeal by Philip Morris USA of the 1999 verdict in the Williams-Branch case and the company said it will seek further review by the Oregon Supreme Court.

America's Second Harvest and Philip Morris Respond to Worsening Hunger Need in Nation by Expanding Emergency Food Assistance Program

Wed, 05 Jun 2002 00:00:00 EST

Over the past eight months since the terrorist attacks of September 11, food banks and food rescue organizations across the nation have struggled to keep up with an increased need for emergency food assistance.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Announces Agreement to Merge Miller Brewing Company Into South African Breweries plc

Thu, 30 May 2002 02:12:00 EST

Maryland Expands Lessons in Agriculture

Sat, 25 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

Two consumer education grants from Philip Morris Management Corporation’s Shared Solutions^SM agricultural program are helping to promote understanding and appreciation for agriculture in Maryland residents’ everyday life.

Florida Jury Rules Philip Morris USA Not Responsible for Smoker’s Illness

Fri, 24 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

A Pinellas County jury today returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA in a case brought by a former smoker.

Grant to Help Kentucky Foundation Educate Consumers on Ag Production

Mon, 20 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation’s Education Foundation has been awarded a $20,000 agricultural consumer education grant from Philip Morris Management Corporation’s Shared Solutions^SM program to design and produce three traveling exhibits, which will educate consumers about the complexities of today’s agricultural production process.

Ambassador Program Brings Students Closer to Agriculture

Fri, 17 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

The Fond du Lac (Wis.) Association of Commerce Foundation, through its Agricultural Ambassador Program, has designed cranberry and pizza projects to bring elementary and middle school students closer to agriculture by bringing agriculture to them.

FARMS Leadership Inc. Expands Stewardship Program

Thu, 16 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

FARMS Leadership Inc. is expanding its agricultural and environmental stewardship program to two more sites – San Luis Obispo and Fresno – thanks to a $20,000 consumer education grant from Philip Morris Management Corporation’s Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions program.

Philip Morris Grant Gives Boost to Corn and Soybean Projects

Fri, 10 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

The Philip Morris family of companies has extended a helping hand totaling $50,000 to the National Corn Growers Association Foundation and the W.J. Morse Foundation of the American Soybean Association.

Philip Morris USA Will Appeal Oregon Award to Smoker's Estate

Thu, 09 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will mount a vigorous appeal of an award, which now includes $100 million in punitive damages, to the family of an Oregon smoker.

Marshall Islands Court Upholds Dismissal of Tobacco Case; Countries Have No Special Claim to Courts, in U.S. or Abroad

Thu, 09 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

A case brought by the Republic of the Marshall Islands against the United States cigarette industry ended today with a ruling from the country’s Supreme Court upholding the dismissal of the case for lack of evidence.

Judge Dismisses Retail Merchandising Case against Philip Morris USA

Wed, 01 May 2002 12:10:00 EST

A federal judge in the United States District Court in Greensboro, North Carolina has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Philip Morris USA by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Brown and Williamson and Lorillard concerning Philip Morris USA’s retail merchandising programs.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Helps Homeless and Unemployed with Grants to Community Kitchens Nationwide

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc., the founding corporate sponsor of community kitchens nationwide, has enabled hundreds of men and women across the country to develop the personal and culinary skills necessary to find steady employment in the food-service industry since awarding its first Philip Morris Community Kitchens grant in 1997.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Holds 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Thu, 25 Apr 2002 12:10:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. 2002 First-quarter Results

Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:37:00 EST

Project Angel Food Receives Emergency Funding from Philip Morris Companies to Continue Successful Home-Delivered Meal Program for Hispanics

Tue, 09 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST

Struggling with the burden of a significant fund-raising shortfall, yet intent on maintaining its commitment to people living with HIV/AIDS, Project Angel Food today announced it has received emergency corporate funding to continue a successful home-delivered meals program for Hispanics in Los Angeles County.

Statement By Philip Morris Companies Inc.

Fri, 05 Apr 2002 16:06:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Announces Senior Management Team to Guide Future Growth

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 16:21:00 EST

Philip Morris USA Will Appeal Oregon Jury's Damage Awards to Smoker's Estate

Fri, 22 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will appeal a jury’s decision to award approximately $150 million in compensatory and punitive damages to the estate of a smoker because it is inconsistent with the law and with the facts of the case.

Federal Jury Returns Verdict for Philip Morris USA; Finds Smoker Knew of Health Risks

Thu, 21 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

A federal jury has returned a verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA in a case brought by the family of a Rhode Island smoker.

Indiana Soybean Board Receives Funding to Educate Students about Importance of Soybeans

Thu, 14 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

Thanks to a $15,000 consumer education grant from the Philip Morris Management Corp., teachers and elementary school pupils will continue to receive the latest educational materials about the importance of soybeans in agriculture and industry through the Indiana Soybean Board’s popular Soybean Science Kit.

Great Frederick Fair to Expand its Country/City Exhibit

Tue, 05 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

The Great Frederick Fair, Inc. plans to expand its “City Streets, Country Roads” exhibit, making it a permanent facility that can be used year-round by school groups, and civic and agricultural organizations.

Philip Morris Grant Gives Boost to Soybean Association Project

Thu, 28 Feb 2002 10:10:00 EST

The Philip Morris family of companies has awarded a $25,000 grant to the W.J. Morse Foundation of the American Soybean Association to be used in the foundation’s Trade Liberalization Education Program.

U.S. District Court Dismisses Three Contraband Lawsuits against Tobacco Companies

Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:00:00 EST

A Miami federal judge has dismissed with prejudice lawsuits brought by Ecuador, Belize and Honduras that sought to hold various Philip Morris entities and other U.S. tobacco companies liable for tax revenues allegedly lost by the governments as a result of the smuggling of cigarettes.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.58 Per Share

Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:44:00 EST

Philip Morris Executives Address Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference

Thu, 21 Feb 2002 12:18:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies’ Executives Honored by YWCA

Thu, 21 Feb 2002 00:00:00 EST

The YWCA of the City of New York has inducted four senior executives from the Philip Morris family of companies into the ranks of its Academy of Women Achievers, a distinguished group of more than 2,000 of the country’s most prominent women recognized for their outstanding professional accomplishments.

U.S. District Court Dismisses Two Contraband Lawsuits against Tobacco Companies

Tue, 19 Feb 2002 00:00:00 EST

A Brooklyn federal judge today dismissed two lawsuits that were seeking to hold various Philip Morris entities and other U.S. companies liable for tax revenues allegedly lost by the governments as a result of the smuggling of cigarettes.

Urban League of Battle Creek Helps Minority High School Students Prepare for College

Thu, 07 Feb 2002 00:00:00 EST

Fearing as recently as November that it would have no choice but to end a successful college preparatory program for minority public school students, the Urban League of Battle Creek today announced it has secured new funding to continue its leadership development program, known as Future Force.

Philip Morris Board to Name Louis C. Camilleri as President and Chief Executive Officer in April

Wed, 30 Jan 2002 11:14:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Reports 2001 Results

Wed, 30 Jan 2002 11:10:00 EST

Employees of Philip Morris Family of Companies Honor Memory of Dr. King Through Volunteer Activities

Fri, 18 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

Honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of community service, employees of the Philip Morris family of companies today took part in a coordinated volunteer effort in the tri-state area, lending support to 46 nursing homes, soup kitchens and food pantries, domestic violence crisis shelters and other local social service organizations.

Philip Morris Announces Winners of 2002 Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions Grants

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Management Corp. announces 13 winners of grants awarded through its 2002 Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Contributions program.

Executive Leadership Council, Philip Morris Companies Announce Corporate Board Development Initiative

Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

A highlight of the Executive Leadership Council’s (ELC) 13th Annual Recognition Awards Dinner held in Washington, D.C. on October 18th was the announcement of the Corporate Board of Directors Development Program by the ELC and Philip Morris Companies.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.58 Per Common Share

Wed, 12 Dec 2001 09:40:00 EST

California Farm Bureau Receives Funding to Help Protect Monterey Bay Watershed

Tue, 04 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

The California Farm Bureau is helping to protect water quality in the greater Monterey Bay watershed, thanks to a $55,000 grant from the Philip Morris Management Corporation.

Texas Farm Bureau Receives Funding to Address Water Problem in Erath County

Sun, 02 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Water quality issues in the Bosque River Basin may be closer to resolution, thanks to a $50,000 grant to the Texas Farm Bureau from the Philip Morris Management Corporation through its Shared Solutions^SM Agricultural Initiative.

Philip Morris USA, Other Tobacco Companies Ask Appeals Court to Overturn Engle Verdict

Mon, 26 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA and the nation’s other major tobacco companies filed their opening brief appealing the plaintiffs’ verdicts in the Engle class action case. The brief was filed with Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, the state’s intermediate appellate court.

Florida State Court Judge Dismisses Foreign Cases; Decision Follows Victories in Federal Courts

Tue, 20 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

A Florida state judge today dismissed two health-care cost-recovery lawsuits brought by the Republic of Venezuela and the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo against Philip Morris USA and the other major U.S. cigarette manufacturers.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Announces Proposal to Change Name of Parent Company

Thu, 15 Nov 2001 00:01:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc., parent to tobacco, food and beer producing companies, today announced it will ask shareholders to approve changing its name to Altria Group, Inc. The corporation stressed that its operating companies; Philip Morris USA, Philip Morris International, Miller Brewing and Kraft Foods will retain their current names.

West Virginia Jury Rules for Tobacco Companies in Medical Monitoring Case Brought by Smokers

Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

A West Virginia jury’s decision rejecting medical monitoring for thousands of smokers in the state stands for the common-sense proposition that tobacco companies should not be required to pay for medical testing for healthy smokers who have made an informed choice to smoke.

Philip Morris USA Will Seek Review of Henley Decision in California Supreme Court

Wed, 07 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will ask the California Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision in the Henley case that awarded the plaintiff $1.5 million in compensatory damages and $25 million in punitive damages.

U.S. Supreme Court Declines Foreign Case

Mon, 29 Oct 2001 10:10:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to review a decision by an appeals court that upheld the dismissal of lawsuits brought by Guatemala, Nicaragua and the Ukraine against American tobacco companies.

Gathering of Business and Community Leaders Calls Attention to Impact of Domestic Violence on Workplace

Mon, 29 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

In an ongoing effort to raise awareness of the far-reaching and debilitating effects of domestic violence, prominent judicial, civic, business and religious leaders gathered on Thursday, October 25th to highlight the impact of abuse on the workplace and to urge employers to make this a priority business issue.

Philip Morris USA Wins Ohio Smoking Lawsuit

Fri, 05 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

A U.S. District Court jury decided today that Philip Morris USA and three other tobacco companies were not responsible for the death of a former smoker who died of lung cancer nearly 30 years after he smoked his last cigarette.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Announces Grants to Provide More Than One Million Meals for Senior Citizens

Wed, 03 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. today announced its annual grant awards to community organizations that provide nutritious meals to frail and homebound elderly, many of whom face physical or financial challenges that prevent them from obtaining regular, nourishing meals.

Employees of Philip Morris Companies Inc. and Operating Companies Extend Tragedy Relief Efforts

Wed, 19 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Cos. Inc. and its operating companies extended their efforts in assisting the victims of last week’s tragedy giving monetary contributions and volunteer efforts to those who need help in New York and Washington.

Philip Morris Companies Inc. and Operating Companies Join Tragedy Relief Efforts

Mon, 17 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Cos. Inc. and its operating companies wish to join others in corporate America in assisting the victims of last week’s tragedy.

CHCI Releases Comprehensive Resource Guide

Thu, 13 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) released the 2001-2002 National Directory of Hispanic Organizations, a resource for the general public on Hispanic-serving community-based organizations (CBO) and federal agencies.

Courts Dismiss Tribal Cases against Tobacco Companies

Tue, 04 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

Federal courts in Texas and New Mexico have dismissed two lawsuits filed by Native American tribes against major domestic tobacco companies seeking reimbursement for treatment of tobacco-related diseases.

Philip Morris USA is Preparing to Vigorously Appeal Boeken Case

Wed, 22 Aug 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will mount an aggressive appeal in a case involving a sick smoker in which the trial judge reduced the jury’s punitive damages verdict from $3 billion to $100 million.

Philip Morris USA Will Appeal California Court's Boeken Decision

Thu, 09 Aug 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA will mount an aggressive appeal challenging Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charles W. McCoy’s refusal today to overturn a jury’s $3 billion punitive damage award to a sick smoker.

Pan American Development Foundation Honors Philip Morris for Longstanding Commitment to Humanitarian Aid in Latin America and the Caribbean

Tue, 07 Aug 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris International and Massalin Particulares Accept Humanitarian Awards for Disaster Assistance Efforts in Hemisphere

Philip Morris Responds to European Community Lawsuit

Mon, 06 Aug 2001 00:00:00 EST

The European Community (EC) today filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Philip Morris, R. J. Reynolds and several of their affiliated companies.

Boeken Trial Update

Fri, 03 Aug 2001 00:00:00 EST

On August 6, 2001 attorneys for Philip Morris USA will argue post trial motions in the Boeken case before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charles W. McCoy.

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Launches 46-City United in Swing Tour in 2001-02 Season

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 EST

In the 2001-02 season, the LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA (LCJO) WITH WYNTON MARSALIS, the world-renowned resident orchestra of Jazz at Lincoln Center (J@LC), will embark on its most extensive national tour to date, entitled United in Swing.

Judge Kessler Reaffirms Dismissal of Two Counts in DOJ-Tobacco Suit

Fri, 27 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST

U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler has rejected attempts by the Department of Justice to have two counts of its lawsuit against Philip Morris USA and other tobacco companies reinstated.

Asbestos Products Company Abandons Lawsuit against Tobacco Companies; Similar Case Dismissed in Mississippi

Fri, 27 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST

Another former manufacturer of asbestos products has voluntarily withdrawn its lawsuit against Philip Morris USA and other tobacco companies in federal court here, and a Mississippi state court judge has dismissed a similar claim brought by Owens Corning.

Arizona Judge Rejects Class Bid on Behalf of "Lights" Smokers

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 10:10:00 EST

An Arizona state court judge has rejected an effort to certify a consumer fraud class action lawsuit on behalf of smokers who purchased "light" cigarettes manufactured by Philip Morris USA

Philip Morris Companies Inc. Comments Regarding Czech Study

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST

Last month a study commissioned by the Czech affiliate of Philip Morris International was released. The funding and public release of this study which, among other things, detailed purported cost savings to the Czech Republic due to premature deaths of smokers, exhibited terrible judgment as well as a complete and unacceptable disregard of basic human values.

Philip Morris Companies Send Aid to Flood-Ravaged West Virginia Counties

Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris officials today announced a company-wide effort to support flood-ravaged West Virginia communities with contributions of cash, food and water.

Philip Morris Statement on Department of Justice Tobacco Lawsuit Meeting

Wed, 18 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST

Lawyers for Philip Morris met with representatives of the Department of Justice today to discuss the government's lawsuit against the tobacco industry.

Federal Judge Rejects European Lawsuit Against Philip Morris, Other Tobacco Cos.

Tue, 17 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST

A federal district court judge in Brooklyn has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the European Community (EC) against Philip Morris and other tobacco companies over allegations involving smuggling of contraband cigarettes because, under the applicable law, the EC has not been injured.

National Directory of African-American Organizations Now Available On-Line

Mon, 16 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Partners with the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies to Release Electronic Directory on Internet. For more than 20 years, Philip Morris Companies Inc. has produced the National Directory of African-American Organizations, the most definitive and comprehensive resource tool for identifying and researching black organizations.

Federal Judge Finds No Basis for Suit Against Philip Morris USA

Tue, 10 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit set for trial next month against Philip Morris USA filed by Donald LaBelle on behalf of his wife, Christine, a smoker with lung cancer who died in 1997 at the age of 41.

Federal Court Rejects Class Certification for Tobacco Medical Monitoring Cases

Thu, 05 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EST

A federal judge in Nevada has rejected a bid to certify classes of smokers and nonsmokers in four cases seeking medical monitoring for tobacco-related illnesses. All of the cases, particularly the three involving casino workers, had been closely watched as bellwethers in tobacco litigation.

Plankinton School Alumnus Delivers Grant for School Reconstruction Fund

Sat, 30 Jun 2001 00:00:00 EST

Plankinton native Larry Stiefvater will present a $20,000 contribution to the effort underway to rebuild the Plankinton School, which was destroyed by an explosion last fall.

Falise Case Voluntarily Dismissed by Plaintiffs; No New Trial Sought Against Tobacco Companies

Fri, 29 Jun 2001 00:00:00 EST

The Manville Trust has abandoned its lawsuit against the major domestic cigarette companies. The lawsuit, known as the Falise case, sought to recover more than $1 billion in payments allegedly made by or on behalf of Johns Manville Corporation to asbestos workers for injuries from asbestos and smoking.

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Receives Funding for Vital Equipment and Increased Job-Training Services

Fri, 29 Jun 2001 00:00:00 EST

Thanks to the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s (IFFS) Fishermen’s Project, five area residents who have battled homelessness, substance abuse and other adversities, are entering a new phase of life, filled with new opportunities and full-time employment.

Milwaukee African-American Business Organizations Join Forces to Address Key Diversity Efforts

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 00:00:00 EST

The Business Council and The Leaders Forum are coming together for the first time ever to host a meeting that will focus on the issue of corporate board diversity in Milwaukee’s business community.

Philip Morris Accepts Invitation to Meet with Department of Justice

Thu, 21 Jun 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris has been invited by the Department of Justice to meet with representatives of the Department regarding the Department's lawsuit.

Philip Morris Statement on Department of Justice Lawsuit

Tue, 19 Jun 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris has not been approached about settlement of the Department of Justice lawsuit, nor have we approached anyone about settlement of this lawsuit.

Philip Morris Says California Verdict "Outrageous"; Says Result Inconsistent with Facts, Law

Wed, 06 Jun 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris USA said it will appeal a Los Angeles jury's verdict in favor of a smoker and believes that it should be overturned because it is inconsistent with the evidence and the applicable law.

New York Federal Jury Rejects Insurer's Bid for Punitive Damages by Tobacco Companies; Compensatory Damage Award to be Appealed

Mon, 04 Jun 2001 00:00:00 EST

A federal jury's ruling that U.S. cigarette companies are liable for the smoking-related health care costs paid by Empire Health Choice for its subscribers should be overturned because the case should never have gone to trial and the jury was given incorrect instructions in the law it must follow, according to Philip Morris.

National Hispanic Corporate Achievers Awards to be Presented to Rafael M. Garcia and Victor Manuel Franco

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 10:17:00 EST

Two of the prestigious National Hispanic Corporate Achievers Awards will be presented to Rafael Garcia, senior manager, external affairs, Philip Morris Management Corp., and Victor Manuel Franco, community affairs manager, Miller Brewing Company, at a ceremony on Friday, June 1, 2001, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Tobacco Suits by Foreign Governments and Union Health Funds

Tue, 22 May 2001 00:00:00 EST

A unanimous three-judge federal appellate panel has upheld the dismissal of lawsuits brought by Guatemala, Nicaragua and the Ukraine against U.S. tobacco companies seeking reimbursement for money spent to treat smoking-related illnesses for their citizens.

New Jersey Jury Rejects Smoker's Lawsuit; Verdict Reaffirms Personal Responsibility

Wed, 16 May 2001 00:00:00 EST

A unanimous New Brunswick jury today rejected claims by the estate of a former smoker and returned a verdict in favor of Philip Morris USA and R. J. Reynolds.

Bread & Butter Cafe Turning Out Latest Class of Graduates

Thu, 10 May 2001 00:00:00 EST

Today eleven adults enter a new phase of life thanks to the Bread & Butter Cafe. Full-time employment and new opportunities await the latest graduating class of the Cafe’s job-training program.

Philip Morris USA Preserves Right to Orderly Appeal of Engle Verdict

Mon, 07 May 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Companies Inc. announced today that its domestic tobacco subsidiary, Philip Morris USA, has obtained the trial court’s approval of an agreement between Philip Morris USA and the Engle that ensures that the Engle judgment will remain stayed throughout the company’s appeal of the Engle verdict.

More Than 1,200 Homebound Elderly New Yorkers to Receive Home-Delivered Meals

Mon, 23 Apr 2001 00:00:00 EST

Citymeals-on-Wheels announced today that more than 1,200 frail homebound elderly New Yorkers – many in Manhattan – will receive daily home-delivered meals thanks to a two-year, $2 million grant from the Philip Morris Companies.

Community Culinary School of Charlotte Receives Grant for Full-Time Teacher

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 00:00:00 EST

A new life awaits the dozen students who are graduating today from the Community Culinary School of Charlotte (CCSC) thanks to the school’s innovative job training program.

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Rogers Verdict; Court Rules Judge’s Contact with Jury was Harmless

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 00:00:00 EST

The Indiana Supreme Court today affirmed a 1996 jury verdict in favor of Philip Morris and three other companies, ruling that the trial judge's contact with the jury during its deliberation had no effect on the trial's outcome.

Florida Judge Directs Dismissal of Ecuador Suit; Ruling Extends Dismissal Streak

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 00:00:00 EST

A Florida state court judge ruled yesterday that he would dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Republic of Ecuador against Philip Morris USA and other U.S. cigarette manufacturers. The oral ruling follows 10 consecutive federal appellate decisions rejecting similar health care cost recovery cases.

Miami Jury Rejects Damage Request in First Flight Attendant ETS Trial

Thu, 05 Apr 2001 00:00:00 EST

A jury’s decision today that tobacco companies are not responsible for a former flight attendant’s illness is consistent with the evidence presented during the case, Philip Morris said.

Myron A. Mehlman, vs. Philip Morris, Inc. et al.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001 00:00:00 EST

The purpose of this backgrounder is to provide the news media with a concise reference document on this litigation. It is not a court document.

Remarks by Geoffrey C. Bible, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Philip Morris USA Inc. at the Council of Institutional Investors Spring Meeting

Tue, 27 Mar 2001 00:00:00 EST

Remarks by Geoffrey C. Bible, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Philip Morris USA Inc. at the Council of Institutional Investors Spring Meeting.

Dynamic Survey of Emerging Black Artists Features New Work from Around the Country

Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 EST

Engaging new work by 28 young black artists poised to emerge in the 21st century will be on view at The Studio Museum in Harlem this spring.

Federal Judge in Illinois Rejects Medical Monitoring Class Action against Tobacco Companies

Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 EST

An Illinois federal judge has rejected a request for action certification in a lawsuit against tobacco companies seeking medical monitoring and smoking cessation programs for current and former smokers.

Major U.S. Corporations Inducted into Billion Dollar Roundtable

Fri, 23 Mar 2001 00:00:00 EST

Ten major corporations will convene in New York on March 28th for induction into the Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR), a new initiative of corporations that each spend more that $1 billion annually with minority and women-owned businesses.

Richard Boeken vs. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Media Backgrounder

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 10:05:00 EST

The purpose of this backgrounder is to provide the news media with a concise reference document concerning this litigation. It is not a court document.

Domestic Violence Recognized as Priority for Connecticut Employers and Communities

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:00:00 EST

Some of Connecticut’s most prominent corporate and civic leaders will join forces with experts and advocates at the Corporate Conference on Domestic Violence today at the Westin Hotel in Stamford from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, et al., vs. Philip Morris Incorporated, et al., Media Backgrounder

Mon, 19 Mar 2001 10:15:00 EST

The purpose of this backgrounder is to provide the news media with a concise reference document concerning this litigation. It is not a court document.

Marie J. Fontana vs. Philip Morris Incorporated (Philip Morris USA), R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Lorillard Tobacco Company, and Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, Individually and as Successors to the American Tobacco Company

Mon, 19 Mar 2001 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris’ Relief Efforts in El Salvador and India

Fri, 16 Feb 2001 00:00:00 EST

When misfortune strikes, entire communities are affected, and immediate assistance is critical. For more than four decades, the Philip Morris Companies has responded to the emergency needs of the communities where we live and work, around the corner and around the world.

Philip Morris Says Deadlocked Falise Jury Reaffirms Why Case Should be Dismissed

Thu, 25 Jan 2001 00:00:00 EST

A federal jury's inability to reach a verdict in the Falise trial shows why the case against Philip Morris Inc. and other tobacco companies should have been dismissed, a fate 60 other similar cases have met.

Brooklyn Jury Returns Verdict in Favor of Cigarette Companies

Tue, 16 Jan 2001 00:00:00 EST

A Brooklyn jury today rejected claims by the husband and daughter of a former smoker for compensatory and punitive damages and returned a verdict in favor of cigarette manufacturers.

In Re: Tobacco Litigation

Thu, 04 Jan 2001 00:00:00 EST

The purpose of this backgrounder is to provide the news media with a concise reference document on this litigation.

Philip Morris Will Post $100 Million Bond and Begin Appeal of Final Engle Judgment

Mon, 06 Nov 2000 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris Inc. announced today it will immediately post the $100 million bond required by Florida law in order to stay execution of the judgment in the Engle action case and will begin the appeals process.

Philip Morris is Ready to Pursue Engle Appeal in State Court

Sun, 05 Nov 2000 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris is fully prepared to return to Dade Circuit Court and press ahead with its defense of the Engle case, and the company believes a lengthy list of mistakes committed at trial ultimately will require the court to set aside July's $145 billion punitive damages verdict.

Domestic Violence Recognized As Priority for Employers

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 00:00:00 EST

Leading civic and corporate authorities join forces today with prominent experts and advocates at the Fifth Annual Corporate Conference on Domestic Violence, sponsored by the Domestic Violence Council of the New York Women’s Agenda and Philip Morris Companies Inc. National experts will help raise awareness, facilitate dialogue and share best practices to assist victims in the workplace.

Engle Verdict Defies Common Sense, Florida Law; Philip Morris Says Court Created Runaway Jury

Fri, 14 Jul 2000 00:00:00 EST

A Miami jury's $145 billion verdict in the punitive phase of the Engle case defies common sense and Florida law. It should not survive appeal.

Mixed Verdicts Highlight Problems of Class Action; Result Should Help Industry Case on Appeal

Fri, 07 Jul 2000 00:00:00 EST

Philip Morris today said the verdicts in the Engle case demonstrate why the case should not have been allowed to proceed as a class action.