Chacon v. Philip Morris

VERDICT

Trial
09/21/23 – 10/05/23

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco suit, decedent Robiel Chacon suffered lung cancer after smoking Philip Morris' Marlboro cigarettes for years.

Chacon's family claims that this cancer was caused by Philip Morris conspiring to hide the dangers of cigarettes from the public for decades.

Representatives for Morris claim that Chacon knew the risks of smoking for years but never seriously attempted to quit smoking. Additionally, they contend that Chacon's nicotine use began in Cuba, before he had time to be influenced by US tobacco marketing.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $1,000,000.
Including $800,000 in compensatory damages and $200,000 in punitive damages.

Apportionment of fault:
Robiel Chacon: 70%
Philip Morris: 30%

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$1,000,000
Judge
Jennifer Bailey
Jurisdiction
11th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Dade County Courthouse
Case Number
08-102-CA-09
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco, Products Liability
Plaintiff
Chacon, Elsa
Defense
Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

SEP
21
SEP
22
SEP
26
SEP
27
SEP
28
SEP
29
OCT
2
OCT
3
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
OCT
4
OCT
5

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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