US tobacco giant Philip Morris has been ordered by a Florida court to pay eight million dollars to the widow of a lung cancer victim, in a case that could set a precedent for 8,000 similar trials in the southern state.
The jury rejected Elian Hess' demand for 130 million dollars compensation, arguing that her husband Stuart Hess was partly responsible for his death since he smoked three packs a day of Benson & Hedges before he died at age 55 in 1997.
Lung Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
Philip Morris has said it will appeal the judgment.
The ruling follows a 2006 judgement from the state's supreme court which struck down a record 145 million dollar punitive award in a class action suit.
Tobacco - Harmful Effects
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives information about Contents of a cigarette
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives information about Contents of a cigarette
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Role Models for the Young
A role model is one who has the ability to influence lives, values and lifestyles. The media sends confusing signals to the young on role model behavior.
A role model is one who has the ability to influence lives, values and lifestyles. The media sends confusing signals to the young on role model behavior.
