Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

Philip Morris USA Inc. v. Williams, Personal Representative of the Estate of Williams, Deceased

Philip Morris USA Inc. v. Williams, Pers. Representative of the Est. of Williams, Deceased, 540 U.S. 801 (2003)

Type
Opinion
Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2003-10-06
Topic
general

How later courts describe this case

  • affirming verdict that included $500,000 in non-economic damages on fraud claim where defendant did not appeal that award
  • vacating judgment and remanding for consideration in light of State Farm

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Cited by
6 opinions

Ct. App. Ore. Certiorari granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded for further consideration in light of State Farm Mut. Automobile Ins. Co. v. Campbell, 538 U. S. 408 (2003).