Jury Awards $25 million to Man Who Said This Product Damaged His Lungs

On Feb. 4, a California jury awarded $25 million to a man who claimed the cooking spray, Pam, caused lung damage.

Roland Esparza sued Conagra Brands, the manufacturer of Pam, alleging that the company failed to warn people of the danger of chemicals over time. Esparza used Pam two to three times per day to cook meals.

What the Lawyers Said

In a statement, Esparza’s lawyers wrote: The unanimous decision, delivered in Los Angeles Superior Court, found that Conagra, the manufacturer of PAM...