Kinnally v. RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
01/09/23 – 01/30/23

Summary

In this tobacco trial, decedent Joanne Kinnally developed fatal lung cancer after smoking for over half a century. Joanne's husband, James Kinnally, claims R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris are responsible for producing the cigarettes that led to her death.

James argues that these companies produced unreasonably dangerous cigarettes while working to hide the risks of smoking from the public for decades. His attorneys allege that R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris did not implement their safer cigarette designs, as the goal was to make cigarettes as addictive as possible.

Defendants R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris emphasize how cigarettes are inherently dangerous and claim that Joanne knew the risks yet chose to continue smoking.

Outcome

Verdict for defendant.

Sessions

PM Session
Verdict
2 Chapters
JAN
30

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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