Manious v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

VERDICT

Trial
11/08/24 – 12/12/24

Summary

Plaintiff Marvin Manious developed laryngeal cancer after smoking R.J. Reynolds’ cigarettes for decades. Manious started when he was 15 years old, and claims Reynolds is responsible for specifically targeting youth and concealing the dangers of cigarettes.

Defendant R.J. Reynolds contends that Manious’ smoking was a choice. When he began smoking, cigarette packs included health warnings, yet Manious ignored warnings both on these packs and from family members.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.

Total Damages: $91 million
Including $6 million in compensatory damages and $85 million in punitive damages.

Apportionment of fault:

RJ Reynolds: 75%
Marvin Manious: 25%

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$91,000,000
Judge
Wendy DeWeese
Jurisdiction
3rd Judicial District of Hawaii
Court
Hawaii - 3rd Judicial Circuit
Case Number
000000
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Manious, Marvin
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

NOV
8
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
NOV
12
NOV
13
NOV
14
NOV
15
NOV
19
NOV
20
NOV
21
DEC
3
DEC
4
DEC
5
DEC
6
DEC
10
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
DEC
11
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
DEC
12

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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