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Litigation

Mar. 18, 1999

Attorney: Tobacco Verdict Proof of Misconduct

SAN FRANCISCO - The huge $51.5 million verdict against Philip Morris last month is proof that San Francisco jurors were unable to tuck away their anger and judge the case impartially, attorneys for the tobacco company allege.

By Patricia Jacobus
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - The huge $51.5 million verdict against Philip Morris last month is proof that San Francisco jurors were unable to tuck away their anger and judge the case impartially, attorneys for the tobacco company allege.
        The attorneys blame pla...

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