Chacon v. Philip Morris

VERDICT

Trial
09/21/23 – 10/05/23

Summary

In this tobacco liability case, Elsa Chacon, claims defendant tobacco manufacturers concealed the dangers of cigarettes, leading to the nicotine addiction and smoking-related disease of Robiel Chacon.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $1,000,000.
Including $800,000 in compensatory damages and $200,000 in punitive damages.

Apportionment of fault:
Robiel Chacon: 70%
Philip Morris: 30%

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