Plaintiffs seek damages for smoking related illnesses or for wrongful death attributed to the direct use of tobacco products or from exposure to second hand smoke.
Plaintiffs charge the tobacco industry with deceptive practices, fraud and consumer fraud.
Opening arguments in Mehlman v. Philip Morris Inc., et al. On March 12th, 13th, and 14th two hundred potential jurors were sequestered to courtroom 308 where they were asked to fill out a juror questionnaire created by both parties and approved by the court. On Monday, March 19th the Court ruled on 33 motions in limine to exclude certain evidence, testimony, and arguments which will be memorialized in an Order by Friday, March 23rd.