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
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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