Price v. Philip Morris, Inc.

The plaintiffs, smokers, filed a class action against Philip Morris alleging that defendant's marketing of light and low-tar and nicotine cigarettes violated certain fraud statutes.  The trial court denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and awarded plaintiffs $10.1 billion. On appeal, the Court held that the action was barred by the Consumer Fraud Act and remanded with instructions for the trial court to dismiss plaintiffs' claim.

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Price, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., 848 N.E.2d 1, Supreme Court of Illinois (2005).

  • United States
  • Dec 15, 2005
  • Supreme Court of Illinois

Parties

Plaintiff

  • Others
  • Sharon Price

Defendant Philip Morris, Inc.

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Tobacco Control Topics

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