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• Brown & Williamson Says Florida Supreme Court Erred in Reversing Court of Appeals Decision 

``This decision is in direct conflict with the United States Supreme Court decision in the Cipollone case, which established the doctrine of preemption,'' said B&W attorney John Finley. That doctrine finds that the accuracy of federally mandated health warnings on each pack of cigarettes can not be challenged.

``We will seek a rehearing before the Florida Supreme Court, and we are considering going directly to U.S. Supreme Court,'' he said. ``We are confident that this case eventually will be resolved consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court's prior rulings.''

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This decision is in direct conflict with the United States Supreme Court decision in the Cipollone case, which established the doctrine of preemption. That doctrine finds that the accuracy of federally mandated health warnings on each pack of cigarettes can not be challenged. We will seek a rehearing before the Florida Supreme Court, and we are considering going directly to U.S. Supreme Court.
B&W attorney John Finley, on the Carter decision. <I>Brown & Williamson Says Florida Supreme Court Erred in Reversing Court of Appeals Decision</I>