Star Scientific Statement on Status of Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against RJ Reynolds Tobacco

Source from:  Star Scientific, Inc. 12/02/2009

Star Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: CIGX - News) issued the following statement this morning by Paul L. Perito, Esq., the company's Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer: "We were advised by counsel late yesterday that RJ Reynolds Tobacco (RJR) had filed a Motion for Attorneys Fees and Excess Costs, as well as a Bill of Costs, with the US District Court for Maryland. We believe that this action by RJR in moving for attorneys fees, after a full trial on the merits, is completely frivolous and vexatious. The District Court has not yet ruled on the company's Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law or, in the Alternative, a New Trial and no final judgment has been entered in the case. The premature timing of the motion for fees and costs therefore, makes the motion even more suspect. The company and counsel are exploring all options with respect to this motion, including seeking affirmative relief, based on the fact that the motion is utterly without either merit or any reasonable legal basis." Enditem