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State of Vermont v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, et al.
Date: 06-20-2003
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: Unknown
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Attorney General William Sorrell
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
In the landmark 1998 settlement, Brown & Williamson and three other industry giants agreed to settle 46 states' claims for smoking-related health care costs by paying $206 billion over 25 years. Payments were adjusted for inflation and other factors, including how many cigarettes individual companies sold.
Brown & Williamson claimed that Star Tobacco Company owed the payments to the the states.
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Vermont v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, e...?
The outcome was: Settled for $160 million which will be apportioned among the various states with Vermont receiving just $715,000.
Which court heard State of Vermont v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, e...?
This case was heard in Unknown, VT. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in State of Vermont v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, e...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Attorney General William Sorrell. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was State of Vermont v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, e... decided?
This case was decided on June 20, 2003.