- Awarded an unprecedented sum of over $170 billion in damages against Big Tobacco, exposing the industry's long-standing cover-up of health hazards.
- Led to a significant decline in smoking rates in the United States, a trend that continues to this day.
- Set a precedent for future lawsuits against other industries that knowingly expose their products to the public without adequately informing them of potential risks.
- Raised public awareness about the dangers of smoking, leading to a cultural shift in attitudes towards tobacco use.