thefreedictionary.com - Smoker's Widow Awarded $23.6 Billion

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A widow who lost her husband to lung cancer stemming from decades of chain-smoking has received a $23.6 billion punitive judgment against cigarette manufacturer RJ Reynolds. Her legal team had argued that the company had been negligent in informing consumers of the dangers of tobacco, making it responsible for her husband's cancer and resulting death. In addition to the multi-billion-dollar punitive judgment, she was awarded $16.8 million in compensatory damages. RJ Reynolds called the decision "grossly excessive" and plans to appeal.
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  1. widow
    a woman whose husband is dead, especially if not remarried
    A widow who lost her husband to lung cancer stemming from decades of chain-smoking has received a $23.6 billion punitive judgment against cigarette manufacturer RJ Reynolds.
  2. decade
    a period of 10 years
    A widow who lost her husband to lung cancer stemming from decades of chain-smoking has received a $23.6 billion punitive judgment against cigarette manufacturer RJ Reynolds.
  3. receive
    get something; come into possession of
    A widow who lost her husband to lung cancer stemming from decades of chain-smoking has received a $23.6 billion punitive judgment against cigarette manufacturer RJ Reynolds.
  4. punitive
    inflicting punishment
    A widow who lost her husband to lung cancer stemming from decades of chain-smoking has received a $23.6 billion punitive judgment against cigarette manufacturer RJ Reynolds.
  5. judgment
    the act of assessing a person or situation or event
    A widow who lost her husband to lung cancer stemming from decades of chain-smoking has received a $23.6 billion punitive judgment against cigarette manufacturer RJ Reynolds.
  6. legal
    established by or founded upon law or official rules
    Her legal team had argued that the company had been negligent in informing consumers of the dangers of tobacco, making it responsible for her husband's cancer and resulting death.
  7. argue
    have a disagreement about something
    Her legal team had argued that the company had been negligent in informing consumers of the dangers of tobacco, making it responsible for her husband's cancer and resulting death.
  8. negligent
    characterized by undue lack of attention or concern
    Her legal team had argued that the company had been negligent in informing consumers of the dangers of tobacco, making it responsible for her husband's cancer and resulting death.
  9. inform
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
    Her legal team had argued that the company had been negligent in informing consumers of the dangers of tobacco, making it responsible for her husband's cancer and resulting death.
  10. consumer
    a person who uses goods or services
    Her legal team had argued that the company had been negligent in informing consumers of the dangers of tobacco, making it responsible for her husband's cancer and resulting death.
  11. responsible
    worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
    Her legal team had argued that the company had been negligent in informing consumers of the dangers of tobacco, making it responsible for her husband's cancer and resulting death.
  12. award
    give, especially as an honor
    In addition to the multi-billion-dollar punitive judgment, she was awarded $16.8 million in compensatory damages.
  13. million
    the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
    In addition to the multi-billion-dollar punitive judgment, she was awarded $16.8 million in compensatory damages.
  14. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
    In addition to the multi-billion-dollar punitive judgment, she was awarded $16.8 million in compensatory damages.
  15. decision
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
    RJ Reynolds called the decision "grossly excessive" and plans to appeal.
  16. excessive
    beyond normal limits
    RJ Reynolds called the decision "grossly excessive" and plans to appeal.
  17. plan
    a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved
    RJ Reynolds called the decision "grossly excessive" and plans to appeal.
  18. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
    RJ Reynolds called the decision "grossly excessive" and plans to appeal.
Created on Wed Jul 23 08:01:31 EDT 2014

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