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Tobacco Jacki talks with NPR's Debbie Elliott who previews the penalty phase of the landmark class-action smokers' lawsuit in Miami, Florida. Earlier, three plaintiffs were awarded $13 million in compensatory damages. Some analysts believe attorneys may request as much as $100 billion in this phase.

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Jacki talks with NPR's Debbie Elliott who previews the penalty phase of the landmark class-action smokers' lawsuit in Miami, Florida. Earlier, three plaintiffs were awarded $13 million in compensatory damages. Some analysts believe attorneys may request as much as $100 billion in this phase.