$28.1M
Product Liability, Personal Injury
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Case Details
A verdict of almost $30 million against tobacco company R.J. Reynolds will stand after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the case. Barbara Izzarelli, a former smoker, developed cancer of the larynx and sued, arguing the company marketed to minors and that Salem cigarettes had addictive nicotine levels. The jury found R.J. Reynolds acted with reckless disregard for customer safety.
Additional Notes
Initial jury award of $13.6 million in compensatory damages, reduced to $8 million due to 42% comparative negligence. Judge added $4 million in punitive damages. Total increased to $28.1 million with 12% annual interest on a $400,000 settlement offer declined by R.J. Reynolds in 1999. Further punitive damages up to two times compensatory damages possible.
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