Ruiz v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
07/15/19 – 07/19/19

Summary

In this tobacco case, Ofelia Ruiz suffered from lung cancer after smoking cigarettes for decades. Her family claims that R.J. Reynolds is responsible for this cancer, despite Ruiz having never smoked R.J. Reynolds' cigarettes.

Ruiz's family argues that, while she may not have smoked Reynolds-brand cigarettes, she was still affected by messaging. Their attorneys accuse R.J. Reynolds of engaging in an industry-wide conspiracy to conceal the dangers of cigarettes, leading to Ruiz continuing to smoke other brands of cigarettes while unaware of the risks.

Representatives for Reynolds argue that Ruiz was unable to read Reynolds' conspiracy-related messaging, as it was only published in English.

Outcome

Verdict For Defense.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Mavel Ruiz
Jurisdiction
11th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Dade County Courthouse
Case Number
08-112-CA-11
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Ruiz, Narjol
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

JUL
15
JUL
16
JUL
17
JUL
18
JUL
19

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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