- Defense
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
- Defense
- Philip Morris USA, Inc.
- Represented By:
- Geraghty, William "Bill" (Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP)
In this tobacco litigation proceeding, Joseph Varner claims defendant tobacco companies concealed the dangers of cigarettes, leading to a smoker's nicotine addiction and smoking-related disease.
The jury allocated responsibility as follows:
Philip Morris USA: 25%
Virginia Varner: 75%.
The jury awarded $1.5 million.
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.