TRADING standards chiefs have warned smokers not to buy bootleg fags amid fears some could contain asbestos. The warning comes after a batch of Jin Ling cigarettes was reportedly offered around pubs and club across Hartlepool. The cigarettes, which originate from Russia, are thought to be twice as strong as an ordinary cigarette and many contain toxins such as industrial chemicals and asbestos-lined Chinese drywall. It is believed the cigarette ... Jump to full article >>

Attorneys for Wynn Las Vegas are seeking dismissal of a lawsuit claiming its casino workers are exposed to dangerous second-hand tobacco smoke. In court papers filed Friday, Wynn’s attorneys argued: The suit appears to be part of a union campaign involving Wynn casino dealers. Wynn is in compliance with the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act, which specifically allows smoking in casinos. The lawsuit was filed Oct. 20 in federal court in Las Veg ... Jump to full article >>