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Punitive Damages Awarded in Evans v. Lorillard

Posted by msch on Dec 16, 2010 4:53:00 PM

A Suffolk County jury in Evans v. Lorillard awarded an additional $81M in punitives damages today, on top of their previous award of $71M in compensatory damages on Tuesday, for a total award of $152M.

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Topics: Products Liability, Evans v. Lorillard, Tobacco Litigation

$71M Tobacco Verdict in Evans v. Lorillard

Posted by msch on Dec 14, 2010 7:07:00 PM

In Evans v. Lorillard, a Boston jury today awarded compensatory damages of $50M to the estate of deceased smoker Marie Evans and $21M to her son. The verdict came after a week's deliberation.

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Topics: Products Liability, Evans v. Lorillard, Tobacco Litigation

Closing Statements in Evans v. Lorillard Tobacco Trial

Posted by msch on Dec 9, 2010 3:53:00 PM

The defense made their closing statement first in the Evans v. Lorillard tobacco trial in Suffolk County Superior Court (Boston).

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Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Evans v. Lorillard, Tobacco Litigation