Florida Jury Rejects Punitive Damage Claim Against RJR in Trial Over Smoker’s Lung Disease
Nov 6, 2024
R.J. Reynolds Monday prevailed at trial seeking punitive damages for the respiratory disease a Florida man developed after decades of smoking.
Oct 31, 2024
In this tobacco case, plaintiff seeks damages for disease she claims was caused by defendants' cigarettes.
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Oct 29, 2024
In this tobacco case, plaintiff seeks damages against defendant cigarette maker for smoking-related disease.
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Oct 2, 2024
When properly framed, an appeal to jurors’ “common sense” can be one of the most powerful rhetorical points in any attorney’s closing argument. And in closings at trial over a rear-end collision that injured a Florida woman, Keith Mitnik’s convinc...
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Browitt, et al. v. Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD
Sep 18, 2024
Plaintiff seeks to recover damages for injuries suffered from a volcanic eruption while on a cruise.
Jul 5, 2024
Jurors last week cleared Philip Morris of responsibility for the laryngeal cancer a Florida woman developed after years of smoking the company’s "Virginia Slims" cigarettes.
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Jun 13, 2024
Plaintiff seeks to recover damages for alleged smoking-related disease.
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Jun 12, 2024
R.J. Reynolds was hit with a $9.37 million verdict late last month for the role jurors found the company played in the death of a long-time smoker, capping retrial in a case that last saw a jury 10 years ago.
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As Trial Opens Against Philip Morris, Attorneys Debate Timeline Surrounding Smoker's Fatal Cancer
May 21, 2024
The timeline surrounding a Florida smoker’s deadly lung cancer promised to play a key role in his family’s claim against Philip Morris, as trial opened Monday against the tobacco giant.
May 20, 2024
In this tobacco case, plaintiff seeks to recover damages over claims of smoking-related disease.
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May 17, 2024
Attorneys debated who was responsible for a Florida man’s death after decades of smoking, as retrial in a case that saw a jury 10 years ago opened Wednesday against R.J. Reynolds
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May 15, 2024
In this Engle progeny lawsuit, the family of Dale Moyer alleges that defendant tobacco companies are responsible for illnesses he suffered after decades of smoking. The tobacco companies contend Moyer chose to continue smoking, despite being aware...
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