Cindy Evers v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

VERDICT

Trial
01/18/13 – 02/12/13

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiff Cindy Evers (personal representative of the estate of Jacqueline Loyd) alleged R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co, Lorillard Tobacco Co and Philip Morris Tobacco Co of fraudulent concealment of dangers of smoking cigarettes manufactured by the companies, due to which her mother Jacqueline Loyd got addicted to smoking and also alleged the companies of being liable for manufacturing defective cigarettes which resulted in Mrs. Loyd’s death due to Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The plaintiff was represented by attorneys Michael Trentalange, Brent Bigger and Hendrik Uiterwyk. The defense in this case comprised of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Lorillard Tobacco Co and Philip Morris Tobacco Co. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co was represented by attorneys John Walker and Mark Seiden. Lorillard Tobacco Co was represented by attorneys Eliot Pedrosa and F. Laurens 'Larry' Brock. Philip Morris Tobacco Co was represented by attorney Craig Mayfield.

Outcome

Damages: 3,200,000
Punitive: 12,360,042

SESSIONS

JAN
30
FEB
1
FEB
6
FEB
7

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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