Family Of Deceased Smoker Awarded $13 Million In Engle Progeny Suit

Mealey's (April 28, 2016, 3:34 PM EDT) -- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida jury on April 22 awarded the family of a woman who died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by smoking $10 million in punitive damages, bringing the total award to $13 million (Vivian Turner v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., No. CACE07027976, 17th Jud. Cir., Broward Co.)....

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