In a recent court decision, the Florida Supreme Court tossed out a $145 billon
class action award against tobacco companies from a jury decision of 2000. Although
the Supreme Court's action appears to favor the tobacco companies, it
means that individuals will now be able to proceed with their own suits. From
this decision, it has been established a matter of law that:
- There are negative health effects from smoking
- The fact that the tobacco companies deceptively failed to warn
smokers to the dangers of using their products
Individuals can now bring their own suits and do not have to re-litigate these
matters. The Supreme Court also reinstated the jury's finding that the
tobacco companies committed fraud, was negligent, and concealed the addictive
nature of smoking from consumers in order to sell more cigarettes. Individual
suits will now focus on the victims smoking history, the causal connection to
their injuries, and damages.
If you were a citizen of Florida as of Nov. 21, 1996, and suffered from any
of the following tobacco related diseases or medical conditions as of Nov. 21
1996, you have the right to bring an individual claim:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Bladder Cancer
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Cancer
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Esophageal Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Lung Cancer (specifically: Adenocarinoma; Large Cell Carcinoma; Small Cell
Carcinoma; Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
- Complications of Pregnancy
- Oral Cavity/Tongue Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
Contact our service today. We can get you in touch with qualified
and specialized Tobacco litigation attorneys. An experienced tobacco
litigation lawyers can assist you in determining if you are entitled
to compensation for your tobacco related injuries.
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