The Gainesville Sun reports that a jury has awarded $12.5 million in punitive damages (on top of $5 million in compensatory damages) against RJ Reynolds in the latest installment of the ongoing series of lawsuits by Florida smokers.
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March 13, 2010
Smoker's Widow Wins $12.5 Million in Punitive Damages
