- Plaintiff
- Jordan, Elaine
- Represented By:
- Shamp, Laura (Shamp Silk)
- Defense
- Philip Morris Tobacco Co
- Represented By:
- Cofer, Walter (Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP)
Jordan v. Philip Morris
VERDICT
Trial
07/13/15 – 08/04/15
Summary
In this negligence suit, Elaine Jordan claims Philip Morris' concealment of smoking's hazards led to her nicotine addiction and the smoking-related disease that required lung transplants and led to her permanent disability.
Outcome
Phase 1 - Verdict for Plaintiff - $7,795,000.00
Phase 2 Verdict : $3,205,000.00 In Punitive Damages.
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $11,000,000
- Judge
- Virginia Norton
- Jurisdiction
- 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- Duval County Courthouse
- Case Number
- 2013-CA-008903
- Industry
- Tobacco
- Practice Area
- Negligence, Tobacco
- Expert Witnesses
- Lay Witnesses
Sessions
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.