Florida Supreme Court Reinstates Damages Awarded Ex-Smoker
A $750,000 award for a former smoker The Florida Supreme Court ruled today that a lower court had erred in overturning a $750,000 award for a former smoker against the nation's No. 3 cigarette maker. The decision reinstates the award against the Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation won by the former smoker, Grady Carter, his … [Read more...]
Philip Morris Ordered To Pay $10.1 Bil. In Light Cigarette Suit
Philip Morris Ordered To Pay In Light Cigarette Suit. A judge Friday ordered cigarette maker Philip Morris USA to pay $10.1 billion for misleading smokers into believing its light cigarettes are less harmful than regular labels. Lawyers for the plaintiffs said the ruling would pave the way for similar cases, but Philip Morris, now … [Read more...]
