The jury deliberated for less than an hour in Espinosa v. Philip Morris before returning a verdict in favor of the defense.
Tobacco On Winning Rampage with Espinosa -- Eight Straight
Posted by msch on Nov 12, 2010 3:20:00 PM
Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Espinosa v. Philip Morris, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation
Espinosa v. Philip Morris completed completed closing arguments today on both liability and damages.
Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Espinosa v. Philip Morris, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation
Plaintiff attorney Alex Alvarez, of The Alvarez Law Firm, told the jury in Espinosa v. Philip Morris that Maria Espinosa died of a cancer that was legally caused by her addiction to cigarettes. Ms. Espinosa smoked for 46 years, up until her death, and for most of that time she smoked only Virginia Slims.
Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Espinosa v. Philip Morris, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation