United States vs. Philip Morris USA Inc.

United States v. Philip Morris USA Inc. was a major lawsuit where the U.S. government accused Philip Morris, a tobacco company, of secretly hiding evidence about the health risks of smoking to avoid regulatory action. The government argued this deception led to millions of preventable deaths and injuries. The case resulted in a court order requiring Philip Morris to improve its disclosure of known health risks, enhance warning labels, and pay damages. It highlighted corporate misconduct in concealing harmful effects of their products, emphasizing the importance of transparency and public health protections.