Local Judge Orders Record-Breaking Payout in Lawsuit Over Smoker’s Death in Hampden County
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In a landmark ruling, a Hampden County judge has handed down one of the largest civil judgments in the area’s history, awarding a substantial sum to the family of a deceased smoker who lost her battle with lung cancer at the age of 59. On Friday, Judge Edward McDonough Jr. approved a $10.6 million payout, a verdict that came just over a month after a jury determined the amount in favor of the plaintiff. The case highlights significant issues surrounding the responsibilities of tobacco companies and the impacts of cigarette addiction. The … Read more