A Florida jury handed a $10 million verdict against R.J. Reynolds in Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit on Tuesday.

The tobacco company faced claims from plaintiff Margaret Harris, alleging liability for her husband Richard’s stomach cancer and ensuing pain, suffering and death. Although the jury decided the defendant was 70 percent at fault for the late Harris’ ailments, attorney Richard Diaz said the plaintiff will still collect the full amount of the $10 million verdict because the jury found an intentional tort.

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