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February 18, 2009

Hess Lawyers Seek $130M+ in Tobacco Case

The AP has details; $100M of the amount sought is punitive damages.  The jury found causation in an earlier phase of the trial, and the since-decertified class action established in Florida that the tobacco companies hid risks of smoking.

--BC

February 18, 2009 in Damages, MDLs and Class Actions, Products Liability | Permalink

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