April 01, 2009

Supreme Court rejects Philip Morris appeal of award  04/01/09 12:01 AM

The Supreme Court yesterday threw out Philip Morris USA’s appeal of a $79.5 million award to a smoker’s widow, ending a 10-year legal fight to keep her from collecting. In a one-sentence order, the court left in place a ruling by the Oregon Supreme Court in favor of Mayola Williams.

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