Litigation
Jan. 26, 2002
Top 10 Verdicts of 2001
1. Boeken v. Philip Morris Inc ., BC226593 (L.A. Super. Ct., June 6, 2001) Verdict : $5,539,127 compensatory damages & $3 billion punitive damages Type: Negligence, strict liability, misrepresentation Plaintiffs' counsel: Michael J. Piuze, Los Angeles' Law Offices of Michael J. Piuze Defense counsel: Maurice A. Leiter, John L. Carlton, Los Angeles' Arnold & Porter Judge: Charles McCoy Status: On appeal in the 2nd District Court of Appeal.
Verdict: $5,539,127 compensatory damages & $3 billion punitive damages
Type:Negligence, strict liability, misrepresentation
Plaintiffs' counsel: Michael J. Piuze, Los Angeles' Law Offices of Michael J. Piuze
Defense counsel:Maurice A. Leiter, John L. Carlton, Los Angeles' Arnold & Porter
Judge:Charles McCoy
Status:On ap...
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