Irimi v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
08/08/14 – 08/28/14

Summary

In this tobacco trial, decedent Dale Moyer died after suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and parotid cancer. Moyer’s daughter, Heather Irimi, sues R.J. Reynolds, asserting that their efforts in concealing the dangers of cigarettes caused Moyer’s addiction. This case has been tried before, but the verdict was overturned upon appeal, with Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal citing issues in voir dire.

Representatives for Irimi highlight how Reynolds intentionally made cigarettes as addictive as possible. This was done through manipulating nicotine levels while hiding the dangers in collaboration with other tobacco companies.

Defendant R.J. Reynolds highlights Moyer’s lack of effort to quit smoking. They assert that Moyer chose to continue smoking despite knowing the dangers, as Moyer successfully quit smoking the first time he did not use cigarettes for over a day.

Outcome

Fault: RJ Reynolds-14.5% Lorillard-14.5% Liggett-1.0% Dale Moyer-70%
Non-economic: 2,750,000.00
Economic: 373,436.55

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$3,123,437
Judge
John Murphy
Jurisdiction
17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Judicial Complex
Case Number
CACE08026337
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco, Tort Law, Toxic Torts
Plaintiff
Irimi, Heather
Defense
Lorillard Tobacco Co
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Defense
Liggett Group Inc.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AUG
8
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
AUG
11
AUG
12
AUG
13
AUG
14
AUG
15
AUG
18
AUG
19
AUG
20
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
4 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
AUG
21
AUG
22
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
AUG
25
AUG
26
AUG
27
AUG
28

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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