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Intro: We the Jury, return the following verdict:
1. Was the negligence on the part of Philip Morris USA a legal cause of Lucinda Naugle's emphysema?
Yes-V.
2. Were the defective cigarettes by reason of their design, manufactured by Philip Morris USA, a legal cause of Lucinda Naugle's emphysema?
Yes-V.
3. Did Lucinda Naugle reasonably rely on a statement to her detriment made by Philip Morris USA that intentionally concealed or omitted material information?
Yes-V.
4. On the claim of fraud by conspiracy, were acts done by Philip Morris USA, in furtherance of the conspiracy a legal cause of Ms. Naugle's injuries?
Yes-V. . . .
8. Please state whether, under the circumstances of this case, you find by clear and convincing evidence that punitive damages are warranted against Defendant, Philip Morris USA.
Yes-V.
In determining the amount of punitive damages, if any, please state the total amount which you feel should-be assessed against the defendant. The Court, in entering judgment, will not reduce the amount of punitive damages by the percentage of fault which you find is chargeable to the plaintiff.
9. What is the total amount of punitive damages, if any, you find, by the greater weight of the evidence, should be assessed against Philip Morris USA?
$244,000,000
SO SAY WE ALL, this 19 day of November, 2009,
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