Though prosecutors said the plan could be expanded if tobacco companies misbehave in the future, the proposal was a fraction of the $130 billion, 25-year program suggested by government witness Michael C. Fiore, a University of Wisconsin medical professor.
Unlike Fiore’s proposal, the $10 billion program would be limited to a certain number of people – decided by estimating how many smokers may become hooked as a result of any misbehavior by the companies within a year after the trial.