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New York City Woman Sued for Smoking—at Home

Neighbors allege health risk from smoke that seeped into hallway

By Kate Rockwood, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 6, 2008 9:47 AM CDT

(Newser) – Forget bans in bars and restaurants—Galila Huff’s neighbors want to stop her from smoking in her own apartment. The New York restaurateur smokes up to two packs a day, and lawyers who live 50 feet down the hall say the smoke seeps into... Read full story »

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