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2026
BAT files patent-infringement claims over IQOS technology
British American Tobacco filed patent-infringement claims against Philip Morris International and others, alleging that the heating technology used in PMI’s IQOS devices infringed BAT patents. BAT sought damages and an injunction on imports; the article does not report a court determination.
2026
Albuquerque sues eight tobacco companies over cigarette butt litter
The City of Albuquerque filed a lawsuit against eight tobacco companies, including Philip Morris USA, Altria Group, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Reynolds American, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, British American Tobacco P.L.C, Liggett Group and BSR Distributing, seeking to recover costs of cleaning up cigarette butts from streets, sidewalks, waterways, arroyos and public places. The city alleges the companies continue to produce non-biodegradable filters despite knowing they create waste.
2026
Denver sues tobacco companies over cigarette butt litter cleanup costs
The City and County of Denver filed a lawsuit in state court on Aug. 7, 2026, against nine major tobacco manufacturers and one distributor, including companies behind Marlboro, Newport and Camel, seeking compensation for environmental damage caused by non-biodegradable plastic cigarette filters to municipal property, infrastructure, stormwater systems and waterways.