Liggett Group

The Liggett Group is a company that manufactures and sells cigarettes and tobacco products. Founded in the late 19th century, it became one of the major players in the American tobacco industry. Liggett is known for producing popular cigarette brands and was involved in legal and public health debates over the health risks associated with smoking. In 1999, it was acquired by Vector Group, a holding company focused on tobacco and real estate investments. The company's history reflects the broader issues and controversies surrounding tobacco production, marketing, and health impacts over the past century.