Sorensen Lighted Controls of Hartford, a manufacturer of indicator lights, is being sued by Philip Morris USA, accused of importing counterfeit cigarettes and unauthorized use of the Marlboro trademark.
In January, customs agents confiscated about 47,378 cartons of counterfeit cigarettes at the Port of Los Angeles. The lawsuit says Sorensen was listed as the importer.
A phone message seeking comment from Sorensen Lighted Controls has not been returned.
Philip Morris is asking the court to ban the company from purchasing, importing, distributing or selling counterfeit Marlboro cigarettes. (AP)
