Bagnell v. Philip Morris

VERDICT

Trial
08/20/24 – 09/11/24

Summary

In this tobacco trial, plaintiff Jennifer Bagnell, representing decedent Mark Bagnell, sues Philip Morris. Ms. Bagnell claims decades of smoking Philip Morris’ Marlboro cigarettes caused Mr. Bagnell’s esophageal cancer, as he began in the 1960s, and did not quit smoking until 2013, six years before his cancer diagnosis.

Defendant Philip Morris alleges that Mr. Bagnell’s other risk factors for esophageal cancer, such as his alcohol consumption, cigars, and smokeless tobacco use, were to blame. And, as Mr. Bagnell quit Marlboros long before his cancer diagnosis, representatives for the defense claim that other factors were much more likely to be the cause than his cigarettes.

Outcome

Verdict For Defense.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Kathleen McCarthy-Neyman
Jurisdiction
Salem District Court
Court
MA
Case Number
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Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Bagnell, Jennifer
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AUG
20
AUG
21
AUG
22
AUG
28
AUG
29
AUG
30
SEP
3
SEP
4
SEP
5
SEP
6
SEP
9
SEP
10
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
SEP
11

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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