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Tobacco companies and suppliers lost income during the early stages of the lockdown, which raises questions about the potential for future damages claims.Image: 123rf.com/ marcbruxelle
BAN ON THE SALE

Is government at risk of a damages claim if the tobacco sales ban is ultimately found to be unlawful?

Should government be worried if its ban on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products under the hard lockdown is ultimately found by the courts to be unlawful? Could the state face a claim for damages? Tobacco companies and suppliers…

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