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Estate of William M. Eiser v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company

Date: 08-15-2003

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Gary F. DiVito

Court: Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown

Defendant's Attorney: William P. Barnette, Product Litigation Counsel, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation (Legal Department), Louisville, Kentucky

Description:

Products liability claim by Lois Eiser, who claimed that her husband, William M. Eiser, was addicted to cigarettes and that his use of Carlton, one of the company's low-tar, or "lights," brands, caused his addiction and death. Eiser smoked Carlton cigarettes for more than 25 years and claimed he was misled by various advertisements into thinking Carlton cigarettes were safer.

Brown & Williamson claimed that Mr. Eiser recognized that smoking cigarettes, including Carlton, was risky, but it was a risk he knowingly accepted

Outcome:

Defendant's verdict.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Estate of William M. Eiser v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco ...?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.

Which court heard Estate of William M. Eiser v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco ...?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA. The presiding judge was Gary F. DiVito.

Who were the attorneys in Estate of William M. Eiser v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco ...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: William P. Barnette, Product Litigation Counsel, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation (Legal Department), Louisville, Kentucky.

When was Estate of William M. Eiser v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco ... decided?

This case was decided on August 15, 2003.