Following guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in State Farm v. Campbell, a California appeals court has ruled that the original $3 billion punitive award against Philip Morris, voted by a jury in 2001 in Richard Boeken’s lawsuit, cannot properly exceed $50 million. Plaintiff’s lawyer Michael Piuze expressed discontent at having to settle for such a measly sum. (Mike McKee, “Court Chops More off $3 Billion Award in Philip Morris Case”, The Recorder, Sept. 22; see Jun. 8-10, Jun. 11 and Jun. 19, 2001). Jim Copland has more at Point of Law (Sept. 22).
Update: Boeken award chopped
Following guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in State Farm v. Campbell, a California appeals court has ruled that the original $3 billion punitive award against Philip Morris, voted by a jury in 2001 in Richard Boeken’s lawsuit, cannot properly exceed $50 million. Plaintiff’s lawyer Michael Piuze expressed discontent at having to settle for […]
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