In Williams v. Philip Morris Inc. (2002) which Supreme Court case guided the Williams' court's reasoning when determining the appropriate amount of punitive damages?

In Williams v. Philip Morris Inc. (2002), the Supreme Court case that guided the court's reasoning regarding punitive damages was BMW of North America, Inc. v. Gore (1996). This case established criteria for evaluating punitive damages, emphasizing the need for a reasonable relationship between the punitive damages and the harm caused, as well as the degree of reprehensibility of the defendant's conduct. The Williams court applied these principles to ensure that the punitive damages awarded were not excessive and aligned with the standards set forth in Gore.