Theis v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
05/07/18 – 05/23/18

Summary

In this tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiffs claim defendant cigarette manufacturers concealed the dangers of their products, leading to nicotine addiction and smoking-related illness.

Outcome

Verdict for Plaintiff

Phase 1 - $7,000,000.00

Phase 2 - $10,000,000.00 Philip Morris
$4,000,000.00 RJ Reynolds

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$21,000,000
Judge
Frederick Mercurio
Jurisdiction
12th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Circuit Court of Sarasota County
Case Number
2011-CA-001941
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Theis, Faye
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Defense
Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAY
7
MAY
8
MAY
9
MAY
10
MAY
11
MAY
14
MAY
15
MAY
16
MAY
17
MAY
18
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
MAY
21
MAY
22
PM Session
Verdict - Damages
3 Chapters
MAY
23

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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