Monday, November 1, 1999
Grady Carter v.
Brown &
Williamson
Tobacco Co.
No. 94,797
Place of Origin
Duval County
Facts
Carter began smoking cigarettes in 1947 at age 16. After
learning he had lung cancer in 1991, he sued the tobacco
manufacturers and later won a jury verdict against them. On
appeal, the First District Court reversed, and Carter appeals.