Subscribe- Defense
- Philip Morris Tobacco Co
- Represented By:
- Geraghty, William "Bill" (Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP (Miami))
- Defense
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
- Represented By:
- Baker, Emily (Jones Day (Atlanta))
- Murphy, Dennis (Jones Day)
Summary
In this tobacco case, Lorna Agnitti developed lung cancer after smoking cigarettes for years. Ms. Agnitti's husband, Peter Agnitti, sues Philip Morris, claiming Morris engaged in conspiracy to hide the risks of cigarettes, which caused her cancer.
Attorneys for the plaintiff argue that Philip Morris could have produced a safer cigarette, yet intentionally manipulated nicotine levels to keep smokers addicted.
Philip Morris claims Ms. Agnitti understood the risks of smoking, yet continued to smoke because she enjoyed it. Their attorneys claim the proposed "safer" products would not be successful, as people would seek out the naturally occurring nicotine within cigarettes.
Outcome
Verdict for defendant.
- Plaintiff
- Defense
SESSIONS WITH Lorna Agnitti
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AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
 | 02:26:07 | Witness Direct Examination | Agnitti, Lorna | Video Recording |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
3 Chapters
| 00:00:20 | Witness Direct Examination | Agnitti, Lorna | Video Recording |
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
| 00:00:38 | Witness Direct Examination | Agnitti, Lorna | Video Recording |
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