TORONTO — Three big tobacco business would pay almost $24 billion to settle a long-running legal fight in Canada, according to a proposed offer.
Philip Morris International stated Friday that a court-appointed conciliator had submitted the proposed settlement with its Canadian affiliate, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, over tobacco product-related declares and lawsuits in Canada. Similar offers were likewise submitted covering JTI-Macdonald Corp. and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd.
“After years of mediation, we welcome