Former shareholder sues Star Scientific

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Star Scientific Inc. is being sued by a former shareholder who alleges that the company misled investors about research on the potential health benefits of dietary supplements that the company sells.

Francis J. Reuter’s lawsuit also says Henrico County-based Star Scientific failed to inform shareholders in a timely manner about a government investigation of its securities transactions.

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