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