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Torts
Product Liability
Tobacco

Jodie Bullock v. Philip Morris USA Inc. and Does 1 through 100, Inclusive

Published: Feb. 6, 2016 | Result Date: Dec. 10, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 2:14-cv-01258-DSF-JC Verdict –  $900,000

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael J. Piuze

Geraldine Weiss


Defendant

Patrick J. Gregory
(Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP)

Beth Wilkinson


Facts

Jodie Bullock brought a complaint for wrongful death against cigarette company Philip Morris USA Inc. following the death of her mother Betty Bullock from lung cancer.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Bullock contended that Philip Morris was liable for the loss of love, companionship, affection and other benefits due to her mother's death after smoking Philip Morris cigarettes for over 40 years.

Result

The jury awarded Bullock $900,000.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Feb. 11, 2014.


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