Buonomo v. RJ Reynolds
Matthew Buonomo v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al
Engle-progeny tobacco products liability jury trial.
Matthew Buonomo was a lifetime three-pack-per-day cigarette smoker.
According to the plaintiff, Matthew was addicted to smoking and died of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease emphysema.
According to the defense, Matthew smoked because he wanted to, not because he was addicted, and he died of congestive heart failure.
The jury awarded approximately over $5M in compensatory damages plus $25M in punitive damages.
For more details, visit the CVN Blog.
Matthew Buonomo was a lifetime three-pack-per-day cigarette smoker.
According to the plaintiff, Matthew was addicted to smoking and died of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease emphysema.
According to the defense, Matthew smoked because he wanted to, not because he was addicted, and he died of congestive heart failure.
The jury awarded approximately over $5M in compensatory damages plus $25M in punitive damages.
For more details, visit the CVN Blog.
Trial - 04/30/10 to 05/20/10
CACE08019612
Concluded - Verdict
Judge:
Streitfeld, JeffreyParties and Attorneys:
Plaintiff- Buonomo, Matthew Represented By:
- RJ Reynolds Represented By: