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Philip Morris Prevails in First In-Person, Florida State Court Tobacco Trial Since COVID-19 Shutdown

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 7, 2021 5:56:25 PM

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Update: This article has been updated from an earlier version to reflect the jury verdict in favor of Philip Morris.

Miami, FL — Jurors late last week cleared Philip Morris of responsibility for the stroke a long-time smoker suffered, concluding Florida's first in-person, state court tobacco trial since the coronavirus pandemic emptied jury boxes a year ago. Olsen v. Philip Morris, 2017-CA-017150. 

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

Attorneys Argue Cause of Smoker's Stroke, as Trial Begins Against Philip Morris

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 12, 2019 3:21:07 PM

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Miami, FL—Attorneys debated what caused the massive stroke a Florida man suffered after decades of smoking, as trial opened Tuesday against Philip Morris. Olsen v. Philip Morris, 2007-CA-047124.

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