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$43M Verdict Hits Philip Morris for Florida Woman's Cancer Death

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Sep 3, 2021 4:16:56 PM

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Miami, FL— A Florida jury handed down a $43 million verdict against Philip Morris Friday after finding the company responsible for the cancer death of a woman who had smoked the company's Virginia Slims cigarettes. Lipp v. Philip Morris, 2017-CA-018509. 

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Trial Opens Against Philip Morris Over Link Between Its Virginia Slims & Smoker's Death

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Aug 27, 2021 12:17:12 PM

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Miami, FL— Attorneys Monday debated what fueled the years of smoking that ultimately led to a Florida woman's cancer death, as trial opened against Philip Morris. Lipp v. Philip Morris, 2017-CA-018509. 

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Topics: Engle Progeny, Florida, Lipp v. Philip Morris

Florida Tobacco Trial Suspended as Coronavirus Impact Spreads

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 16, 2020 12:28:09 PM

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Miami, FL—Trial against Philip Morris over the lung cancer death of a Florida woman has been suspended until the end of the month, part of coronavirus fallout that has disrupted courts across the country. Lipp v. Philip Morris, 2017-CA-018509.

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Lawyers Argue Over Cause of Smoker's Fatal Cancer, as Trial Starts Against Philip Morris

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 6, 2020 1:38:06 PM

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Miami, FL— Attorneys Friday argued over who bore fault for the lung cancer that killed a 55-year-old Florida smoker, as trial opened against Philip Morris.  Lipp v. Philip Morris, 2017-CA-018509.

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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Lipp v. Philip Morris