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• Jury Rejects Plaintiffs' Claims in Smoking Case 

``The jury's verdict is vivid proof that our central defenses to smoking cases remain strong, that juries recognize the overriding issue of personal responsibility and the freedom to make one's own lifestyle choices,'' said William S. Ohlemeyer, Philip Morris vice president and associate general counsel.

At the same time, Ohlemeyer said the jury heard evidence of an industry and a Philip Morris that no longer exists, saying the company has forever changed.

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