1.   The suit names Philip Morris Cos., RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp., Loews Corp. and B.A.T Industries Plc. Brooke Group Ltd. has settled the case.

2.   The suit names Thomas, his publisher and several other defendants, including unidentified police officials who the Ramseys allege supplied Thomas with material.

3.   The suit names both Felderhof and his wife because some properties have been transferred to her name alone, the suit alleges.

4.   The suit names Thomas, his publisher and several other defendants, including unidentified police officials whom the Ramseys allege supplied Thomas with material.

5.   The suit names Lopez, VW management board chairman Ferdinand Piech, Volkswagen AG and its American subsidiary, and others associated with them.