R.J. Reynolds Blamed for 49-Year Old's Lung Cancer Death, as Trial Opens
Nov 8, 2018
Attorneys debated whether a tobacco industry conspiracy or a Florida smoker's own choices were to blame for the lung cancer that killed him at 49, as trial began this week against R.J. Reynolds.
Nov 7, 2018
In this tobacco case, plaintiff claims defendant cigarette companies caused nicotine addiction and smoking-related illness by hiding the dangers of their products.
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Nov 5, 2018
In this tobacco case, plaintiff claims defendant cigarette company concealed the dangers of smoking, leading to nicotine addiction and disease.
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Nov 2, 2018
Fort Lauderdale, FL— An aircraft accident reconstruction expert wrapped three days of testimony Thursday with a sometimes tense back-and-forth over what led to a 2014 crash that injured two, as trial against the plane’s manufacturer continued thro...
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Trial Begins Against Plane Manufacturer Over Crash That Injured Two
Oct 26, 2018
Attorneys Thursday debated whether defective design or pilot error caused a 2014 plane crash that seriously injured a Georgia couple, as trial opened against the plane’s manufacturer.
Oct 25, 2018
Plaintiff claims defendant is responsible for injuries she suffered in a plane crash.
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Oct 19, 2018
R.J. Reynolds prevailed Wednesday at trial over claims it was responsible for a Florida man’s lung cancer.
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Oct 12, 2018
Jurors Thursday cleared R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris of responsibility for a Florida man’s respiratory disease, after finding the claim time barred.
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Ridley v. R.J. Reynolds
Oct 10, 2018
In this tobacco case, plaintiff claims defendant cigarette maker hid the dangers of smoking, which caused addiction and disease.
Attorneys Argue Tobacco Industry's Role in Smoker's COPD, as Trial Against RJR, Philip Morris Starts
Oct 3, 2018
Attorneys Monday argued over what role tobacco industry messaging played in a Florida smoker's respiratory disease, as trial opened against the nation's two largest cigarette makers.
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Oct 1, 2018
In this tobacco case, plaintiff claims defendant cigarette maker hid the dangers of smoking, which caused addiction and disease.
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Sep 28, 2018
Jurors this week handed down a $2.4 million verdict against Philip Morris for its role in the death of a 31-year-old Florida smoker, but ultimately declined to impose punitive damages against the company.
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