"Record-Breaking Verdict: Family of Ballwin Woman Awarded $745 Million in Whip-It! Abuse Crash Case"

A St. Louis County jury has awarded a $745 million verdict to the parents of a woman who was killed by a driver under the influence of Whip-It! nitrous oxide. The trial focused on whether the company distributing Whip-It! conspired with a local smoke shop to sell the product to customers who intended to illegally inhale it. The jury found the distributing company 70% liable, the smoke shop 20% liable, and the driver 10% liable. The verdict sends a message to the industry and may lead to reforms. The defendants have the right to appeal.