Brown v. Philip Morris USA

VERDICT

Trial
04/23/15 – 05/01/15

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco case, plaintiff Mary Brown, as
personal representative of the estate of Rayfield Brown, claims Philip Morris USA concealed the dangers of cigarette smoking, fueling Rayfield Brown's addiction to cigarettes and leading to his smoking-related health problems.

Outcome

Damages: $6,375,277.41

Punitive Damages: No

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$6,375,277
Judge
Harvey Jay
Jurisdiction
4th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Duval County Courthouse
Case Number
2008-CA-015000
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Brown, Mary
Plaintiff
Brown, Mary
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

APR
23
APR
24
APR
27
APR
28
APR
29
APR
30
MAY
1

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