Tobacco Industry’s “Deceit” Led to Smoker’s COPD, Attorney Says in Engle Progeny Suit

Steven Hammer, representing Edward Caprio, tells jurors that Caprio’s addiction to nicotine, fueled by tobacco manufacturers’ “lies” about smoking’s health risks, led to his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. Caprio is suing Philip Morris, R.J. Reynolds , and the Liggett Group in this Engle progeny suit.