U.S. Supreme Court Puts an End to Price “Lights” Case
21 June 2016 - 12:28AM
Business Wire
The United States Supreme Court today declined plaintiffs’
petition for review in the Price case, bringing this long-running
case to a close.
In 2015, plaintiffs in the Price case failed to persuade the
Illinois Supreme Court to reinstate a multi-billion dollar judgment
against Philip Morris USA (PM USA). Thereafter, plaintiffs
petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court, asking that Court to order the
recusal of one of the Illinois Supreme Court justices.
“Today’s action by the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ends this
case once and for all,” said Murray Garnick, Altria Client Services
senior vice president and associate general counsel, speaking on
behalf of PM USA. “Almost 10 years ago this case was dismissed
against Philip Morris USA, and, after countless hearings, motions
and legal maneuvers by the plaintiffs to reinstate judgment, the
outcome remains the same.”
The Price case began in 2000 and alleged that PM USA deceived
Illinois smokers who purchased Marlboro Lights and Cambridge Lights
cigarettes. The plaintiffs sought a refund of a portion of the
purchase price. After a three-month trial in 2003, a Madison County
Circuit Court judge imposed a $10.1 billion judgment against PM
USA. Plaintiffs since then have pursued multiple legal strategies
in support of the judgment. The Illinois Supreme Court, however,
overturned that judgment in 2005 and reaffirmed its decision in
2015.
The case is Price v. Philip Morris Incorporated, case number
15-947.
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