Michael Piuze and the Bullock Case By richardbinder Apr 24, 2001 Betty Bullock, a smoker, sues Philip Morris. Period: Apr 24, 2001 to Dec 10, 2015 Michael Piuze and the Bullock Case: A Timeline of Litigation Oct 4, 2002 Los Angeles jury awards $28B verdict to Betty Bullock. Dec 18, 2002 Los Angeles judge reduces $28 billion verdict to $28 million. Jan 30, 2008 California appellate court reverses Betty Bullock’s punitive damages. Aug 24, 2009 Los Angeles jury awards Betty Bullock $13.8 million in punitive damages. Aug 17, 2011 California appellate court upholds $13.8 million award. Feb 11, 2014 Betty Bullock’s daughter, Jodie Bullock, files lawsuit. Dec 10, 2015 Federal jury in Los Angeles awards $900,000 to Jodie Bullock.
