Philip Morris Cos. dropped 2 3/8 to 57 7/8. The state of Florida sued 17 tobacco companies to recover the cost of treating some victims of smoking-related illness. Last week in New Orleans, tobacco companies failed to head off a class-action lawsuit after a judge certified a suit that could involve 50 million plaintiffs.

Other tobacco stocks also fell. RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. lost 1/4 to 5 3/8, B.A.T Industries PLC's American depositary receipts fell 5/8 to 13, UST Inc. shed 3/4 to 29 7/8 and American Brands Inc. dropped 1/2 to 37.