Browse related articlesCancer patient seeks $10m from tobacco company
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, April 30 - 2008 at 09:25
A Saudi cancer patient has filed a $10m lawsuit against a multinational tobacco company, reported Gulf News. Ali Aseeri has blamed tobacco consumption for serious damages caused to his health and wealth. Aseeri, who was once a prominent businessman and owner of a leading contracting company in the Kingdom, said he plans to use the compensation to build a charity hospital for the treatment of tobacco-related diseases. The Jeddah Public Court has agreed to hear the case on July 26.
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Jeff Florian, Senior ReporterWednesday, April 30 - 2008 at 09:25 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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