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EDITORIAL: The Supreme Court and law left hanging 

By dismissing an Oregon case involving the death of a cigarette smoker, the justices have left open questions about their instructions to lower courts and the limits of punitive damages.
Jump to full article: Los Angeles Times, 2009-04-13
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Supreme ‘no-decision’ a win for tobacco plaintiff ($$) 

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SCOTUS tosses out cigarette challenge  

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Philip Morris, Wyeth Cases Mark Shift in U.S. Court’s Course 

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Altria Appeal of Smoker Award Dismissed by Top Court (Update3) 

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Court decision ends long battle for Ore. woman  

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Justices Withdraw From Tobacco Damages Case 

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Portland widow beats Big Tobacco / The U.S. Supreme Court dismisses Philip Morris' appeal of a $79.5 million award 

A Portland woman's 10-year battle over an $80 million award ends at Supreme Court
Jump to full article: The Oregonian, 2009-04-01
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Supreme Court rejects Philip Morris appeal of award  

Jump to full article: Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, 2009-04-01
Author: STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

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History of the Williams family's lawsuit against Philip Morris 

Jump to full article: The Oregonian blogs, 2009-03-31
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At Last, Mayola Williams Will Get Money from Philip Morris 

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ATTIG: Justice, and then some, for Jesse Williams  

Jump to full article: The Oregonian, 2009-04-01
Author: Rick Attig, The Oregonian

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Supreme Court dismisses appeal in tobacco case with $79.5 million verdict 

The case was considered one of the most important of the current term because it suggested the justices were headed into a showdown with the Supreme Court of Oregon.
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Supreme Court Refuses Philip Morris Appeal 

Jump to full article: Oregon Public Broadcasting, 2009-03-31
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High Court Dismisses Philip Morris Appeal of $79 Million Punitive Damages Verdict 

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U.S. Supreme Court Reject Final Appeal in Williams Case and Opens Door for High Punitive Damages Against Cigarette Companies 

U.S Supreme Court Signals That Very High Punitive Damages Are Available Against Cigarette Companies
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U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses Punitive Damages Appeal 

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KALL: Taking A Lost Case to the Supreme Court-- Three Times? 

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UPDATE: US Supreme Court Dismisses Philip Morris Damages Appeal 

(Updates to add details on the case)
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Tobacco punitive verdict stands 

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PHILIP MORRIS USA v. WILLIAMS 

ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME COURT OF OREGON [March 31, 2009]
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Big Tobacco Court Appeal Up In Smoke  

Supreme Court Dismisses Philip Morris' Appeal Of $79.5 Million Award To Smoker's Widow
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SCOTUS tosses out cigarette challenge 

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Big Tobacco loses another high court appeal in smoker lawsuit  

Tobacco giant Philip Morris lost another round Tuesday.
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Supreme Court Upholds $79.5 Tobacco Award  

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Altria Appeal of Smoker Award Dismissed by Top Court (Update1)  

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Court ends Philip Morris appeal of $79.5M award 

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Today in History-March 30  

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Tobacco giant postures as civil rights victim 

The Stump - OregonLive.com
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EDITORIAL: Supreme Court's punitive damage clarity  

Lower courts may have tried a legal end run around the high court in a tobacco case, but the justices have indicated that may be coming to an end.
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Smoker's widow seeks $79.5M award at Supreme Court  

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Altria Punitive-Damages Case Divides U.S. High Court (Update1)  

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Oregon tobacco judgment back before Supreme Court  

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Supreme Court Hears $79.5 Million Tobacco Case for Third Time  

The case between a smoker's widow and a cigarette manufacturer went to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time Wednesday.
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US Supreme Court takes up tobacco case for third time 

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Not Even U.S. Supreme Court Victory Can Vanquish $79.5 Million Punitive Award Against Philip Morris 

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Supreme Court may broaden case against cigarette maker  

Justices get Oregon lawsuit back
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U.S. Supreme Court hears smoker case against Philip Morris again 

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Justices give hefty award case a new look 

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Supreme Court Ponders How to Finally Settle Philip Morris Case  

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In Big Punitives Case, Has Court Painted Itself into a Corner? 

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Court May Decide What Size Award Violates Rights  

At Issue: Punitive Damages, Due Process
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PHILIP MORRIS USA INC. v. MAYOLA WILLIAMS: ORAL ARGUMENT (PDF) 

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Justice Who Wrote Ignored Decision Unsure of Oregon ‘Runaround’ 

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Portland Widow, Philip Morris Meet Again In High Court 

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Justices' irritation with lower court could save tobacco giant millions 

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High court may revisit punitives standard 

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History of the Case  

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Justices Look Anew at Case in Which Oregon Court Has Twice Rebuffed Them  

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Philip Morris' Legal Smoke Screen 

Washington Dispatch: Yes, the cigarette manufacturer really did just compare itself to the NAACP.
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Justices object to Oregon court's actions in tobacco case 

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Supreme Court reviews $79.5M award to smoker's widow in third round of Philip Morris case 

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New briefing on tobacco case? Maybe 

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Supreme Court Ponders How To Finally Settle Philip Morris Case 

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Supreme Court hears Oregon tobacco case - again  

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Argument preview: Tobacco case, 3rd round  

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Supreme Court Considers Tobacco Punitives, for Third Time 

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Altria Makes Third High Court Bid to Limit Damages for Smokers 

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Preview of Supreme Court Oral Argument in Williams (PDF) 

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OREGON SUPREME COURT UNANIMOUSLY RESINSTATES PUNITIVE DAMAGES AWARD IN WILLIAMS CASE  

Decision may hold great significance for the future of tobacco litigation and the threat of about 10,000 recently filed cases in Florida
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PHILIP MORRIS USA, Petitioner, v. MAYOLA WILLIAMS, Respondent. (Philip Morris Reply Brief) (PDF) 

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The Williams Case  

Select PM USA Litigation - Active Cases - Williams Case
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Media Advisory -- Altria Group, Inc. v. Williams (07-1216) 

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PHILIP MORRIS USA INC. v. MAYOLA WILLIAMS: BRIEF FOR THE PETITIONER (Philip Morris Brief) (PDF) 

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PHILIP MORRIS USA INC. v. MAYOLA WILLIAMS: BRIEF FOR RESPONDENT (Williams Brief) (PDF) 

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Brief for the Petitioner filed August 13, 2008 (PDF) 

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Select PM USA Litigation - Active Cases - Williams Case 

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Ahead at Supreme Court: big cases, no blockbusters 

Its new term, which starts Monday, includes cases on detainees and TV language.
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Cases to Watch at the Supreme Court 

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Cases Pending: 

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Philip Morris U.S.A. v. Williams, (No. 07-1216), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument 

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Philip Morris USA v. Williams  

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For the Session Beginning December 1, 2008  

OCTOBER TERM 2008
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Philip Morris USA, Inc. v. Williams  

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RASOR: Oregon tobacco trials a critical step 

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Former justice: Philip Morris case may define punitive damages law 

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Merit Briefs for Unscheduled Supreme Court Cases, Term 2007-2008 (ABA Division for Public Education) 

Altria Group, Inc., v. Good, Docket No. 07-562
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Altria Gets High Court Hearing on $79.5 Million Award (Update4) 

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No. 07-1216 PHILIP MORRIS USA v.MAYOLA WILLIAMS - BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE OF PRODUCT LIABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC. IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS (PDF) 

ON PETITION FOR A WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME COURT OF OREGON
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No. 07-1216 PHILIP MORRIS USA v.MAYOLA WILLIAMS - BRIEF OF WASHINGTON LEGAL FOUNDATION AND ALLIED EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AS AMICI CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONER (PDF) 

On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the Supreme Court of Oregon
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No. 07-1216 PHILIP MORRIS USA v. MAYOLA WILLIAMS - BRIEF IN OPPOSITION (PDF) 

On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the Supreme Court of Oregon
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U.S. justices to review tobacco award  

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No. 07-1216 PHILIP MORRIS USA v. MAYOLA WILLIAMS - PETITION FOR A WRIT OF CERTIORARI (PDF) 

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07-1216 PHILIP MORRIS USA V. WILLIAMS (PDF) 

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Docket for 07-1216 

Philip Morris USA Inc., Petitioner v. Mayola Williams, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jesse D. Williams, Deceased
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Court reopens punitive damages case 

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Court will again hear Portland widow's case 

Cigarettes - The U.S. Supreme Court takes up a $79.5 million judgment against Philip Morris
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Author: ASHBEL S. GREEN The Oregonian Staff

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U.S. Supreme Court takes $79.5 million cigarette award appeal 

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Author: Brent Hunsberger

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Altria Gets High Court Hearing on $79.5 Million Award (Update4) 

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Author: Greg Stohr

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Supreme Court will review $79.5M award in third round of Philip Morris case 

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Justices to See Philip Morris Case a Third Time  

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Author: LINDA GREENHOUSE

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Top court to hear Philip Morris damages appeal  

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Author: James Vicini

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Supreme Court Will Review Oregon Smoker's Verdict 

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Court Will Again Review $79.5M Award in Tobacco Case  

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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Review of Punitive to Compensatory Damages Ratio of more than 90 to 1 in Philip Morris v. Williams 

Ruling sets cigarette companies apart from other defendants in terms of allowing enormous financial punishment for extremely reprehensible corporate behavior
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$79 million smoker case not over  

The U.S Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear – again – a case in which Philip Morris is disputing the size of a damage award.
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Court will again review $79.5M award in tobacco case 

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Attorney who took on Big Tobacco still awaits outcome ($$) 

Chuck Tauman has yet to see a penny from two high-profile class-action cases
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State courts rule on punitives ($$) 

Tobacco cases follow key Supreme Court decision
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Sebok: The Oregon Supreme Court Once Again Affirms a Blockbuster Punitive Damages Award Against Philip Morris 

- Even in the Face of a U.S. Supreme Court Decision Seemingly to the Contrary
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