R.J. Reynolds Faces Punitive Damages In Tobacco Trial

(February 18, 2020, 12:11 PM EST) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida jury will consider punitive damages against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (RJR) after awarding $2.75 million in compensatory damages to a smoker’s widow on Feb. 14, according to sources (Duignan v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., No. 13-010978-CI, Fla. Cir., 6th Jud. Cir.)....

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