Widow Tells Jury Tobacco Company Caused ‘Chain Smoker’ Husband’s Cancer

Mealey's (June 13, 2022, 9:35 AM EDT) -- TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida state court jury on June 9 heard opening arguments in a smoker’s widow’s Engle lawsuit against a tobacco company, with the widow’s attorney contending that the smoker was so addicted that he smoked two packs a day and smoked even while pumping gas into his car, while a tobacco company lawyer said the smoker was a “rugged” individual who knew the risks of smoking and chose to smoke anyway. VIDEO FROM THE TRIAL IS AVAILABLE....

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