Tobacco Companies Seek Reversal Of $37M Verdict Based On ‘Improper’ Closings

Mealey's (March 10, 2021, 10:58 AM EST) -- WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Counsel representing two tobacco companies challenging a $37 million verdict in an Engle progeny case on March 9 told a Florida appellate panel that the verdict should be reversed and remanded for a new trial in light of the plaintiffs’ lawyers arguments at trial comparing tobacco companies to “Big Brother” and cigarettes to crack cocaine....