Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds
Oct 25, 2016
In this tobacco trial, decedent Jose Ledo developed fatal laryngeal cancer that took his life in 1996. Ledo, a Cuban immigrant, had already begun smoking when he arrived in the United States in 1961.Plaintiffs Mirtha and Carlos Ledo, wife and son ...
Oct 25, 2016
Jurors Tuesday imposed a $20 million punitive award against R.J. Reynolds for the role the tobacco company played in the fatal respiratory disease of a Florida smoker, bringing the total award in the case to nearly $29 million.
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Oct 21, 2016
In this tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiff claims defendant cigarette manufacturer concealed the hazards of smoking, causing the decedent's nicotine addiction and smoking-related disease.
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Oct 20, 2016
In this tobacco litigation case, plaintiff claims defendant cigarette maker hid the dangers of its products, causing nicotine addiction and smoking-related disease.
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Smoker's Quit Attempts Not Genuine, Defense Claims in Trial Against Cigarette Maker
Oct 18, 2016
A two-pack-a-day smoker who ultimately died of respiratory disease kept hidden "back-up" ashtrays in the house and stashed full packs of cigarettes during her quit attempts before being diagnosed with the disease, her widower testified this week d...
Oct 13, 2016
In this medical malpractice proceeding, plaintiff claims defendant health care practitioners failed to meet the appropriate standard of care.
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Oct 11, 2016
An Iowa state court jury on Friday awarded $4 million to the aunt of former Olympic gold medalist and reality television star Shawn Johnson East, after she was struck by a drunk driver.
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Oct 7, 2016
Attorneys argued whether a suit against R.J. Reynolds over a Florida woman’s respiratory disease is time barred, as trial in a suit by the woman’s widower opened this week against the tobacco powerhouse.
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Konzelman v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.
Oct 4, 2016
In this tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiff claims defendant cigarette manufacturers concealed the dangers of their products, leading to nicotine addiction and smoking-related disease.
Oct 4, 2016
Jury trial in lawsuit stemming from an automobile accident. The defendant has admitted liability and the issue to be determined at trial will be the amount of damages only. Attorneys for the plaintiff have indicated they will seek both compensato...
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Sep 29, 2016
A former realtor settled her suit against the Florida property owner and painting company she said were responsible for the fall on a shopping plaza ramp that allegedly caused her traumatic brain and spinal injuries, shortly before closing argumen...
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Sep 29, 2016
Key differences in modern-day tobacco marketing may have led a tobacco company defendant to receive double the punitive award of the co-defendant who actually made the cigarettes jurors linked to a smoker’s death, an attorney for the smoker’s wido...
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