Case Result

$1B

Product Liability

2022

Trial Verdict

Miami, FL

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Case Details

Trial verdict against Philip Morris USA Inc. for the estate of Barbara Ellen Fontaine who died of lung cancer after smoking Parliament cigarettes for 40 years. Jurors found against Philip Morris on negligent design, breach of warranty, fraud and conspiracy claims.

Additional Notes

Award included $1,000,000,000 in punitive damages and $8,140,000 in compensatory damages. Ranked fourth in The National Law Journal’s Top 100 Verdicts for 2022.

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