Jump to full article: CBC News (ca), 2001-04-30
Author: CBC News Online staff / WebPosted Mon Apr 30 16:15:28 2001
Intro: The Newfoundland government has started round one in its bid to sue tobacco companies for the cost of treating smoking-related illnesses.
Public hearings began Monday in the legislature and should wrap up by the following week.
The bill has already passed first reading in the House of Assembly. . .
John Lush never smoked a day in his life but he developed lung cancer and has suffered from small blood clots in his brain.
Lush worked alongside chain smokers for 26 years.
He retired six months short of a full pension and wants tobacco companies to pay.
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