Agnitti v. Philip Morris, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
03/06/24 – 04/02/24

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.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Camille Sarrouf
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of Massachusetts, Middlesex County
Court
Middlesex County Superior Court
Case Number
2081-CV-00835
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Agnitti, Peter
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAR
7
MAR
8
MAR
11
MAR
12
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
MAR
13
MAR
14
MAR
15
MAR
18
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
3 Chapters
MAR
19
MAR
20
MAR
25
MAR
26
MAR
27
MAR
28
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAR
29
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
APR
1
APR
2

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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