Nemeth v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
11/13/24 – 11/22/24

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco case, plaintiffs, the family member of a woman who died after decades of smoking, claim defendant R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris, makers of the cigarettes she favored, is responsible for her lung cancer death, by causing her addiction to cigarettes, which led to her respiratory disease.

The defense contends the smoker knew the risks of cigarettes but chose to smoke, and failed to quit in time to avoid the impact smoking had on her.

Outcome

For the defense.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Daniel Casey
Jurisdiction
17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Judicial Complex
Case Number
2008-CV-025838 (05)
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Nemeth, Darren
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

NOV
13
NOV
14
NOV
15
NOV
18
NOV
19
NOV
20
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
4 Chapters
NOV
21
NOV
22

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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