- Plaintiff
- Bessent-Dixon, Frances
- Represented By:
- Smith, Rodney (Avera & Smith)
- Defense
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
- Represented By:
- Henninger, Ursula (King & Spalding, LLP)
In this tobacco case, plaintiff claims defendant concealed the dangers of smoking, leading to addiction and disease.
Verdict for plaintiff.
Apportionment of fault:
R.J. Reynolds: 60%
Tyrone Dixon: 40%
Total damages: $34,723,176
Including $8.975 million in compensatory damages and $25,748,176 in punitive damages.
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