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• Oregon Appeals Court turns down smoker's lawsuit 

A court ruled against Patricia Lowe in a Multnomah County case.

She had filed suit against four major tobacco companies, asking that they be required to pay for annual scans for early detection of lung cancer, smoking cessation classes and drugs, and public education programs.

The appeals court, upholding a trial court, said Oregon law doesn't allow lawsuits alleging negligence unless the plaintiff has suffered harm.

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