Monzon v. Philip Morris

Summary

In this tobacco trial, Alfredo Monzon developed fatal cancer after decades of smoking cigarettes. His wife, Paulina Monzon, sues Philip Morris, claiming that Morris' Marlboro cigarettes caused him to develop lung cancer.

Ms. Monzon's attorney, Jose Menendez, argues that much of Mr. Monzon's early treatment was centered around his lungs. This, he claims, supports that the cancer was a primary lung cancer.

Philip Morris contends that there is no definitive evidence proving where Mr. Monzon's cancer originated.

Outcome

Verdict for defendant.