Tuttle v. Philip Morris

VERDICT

Other
08/10/22 – 08/24/22

Summary

In this Engle-progeny case, John Tuttle developed fatal laryngeal cancer after smoking Philip Morris' Marlboro cigarettes for over a decade. Tuttle's family sues Philip Morris, contending that Morris intentionally hid the dangers of smoking from the public.

Attorneys for Tuttle's family claim that Philip Morris produced an addictive product that killed millions during Tuttle's life. Tuttle's smoking, they argue, was influenced by Phillip Morris conspiring to hide the risks of smoking from the public, as well as his nicotine addiction.

Philip Morris argues that Tuttle had been smoking other cigarette brands for years before he switched to smoking Philip Morris' cigarettes. Representatives for Morris also highlight how Tuttle never tried to quit before 1992, around 30 years after he began smoking.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $850,000

Apportionment of fault:
John Tuttle: 45%
Philip Morris: 20%
R.J. Reynolds: 35%

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$850,000
Judge
Gilbert Feltel
Jurisdiction
4th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Duval County Courthouse
Case Number
2008-CA-000402
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Tuttle, Tanita
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AUG
10
AUG
11
AUG
12
AUG
15
AUG
16
AUG
17
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
AUG
18
AUG
23
AUG
24

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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