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$1.2M+ Verdict Against RJR at Trial Over Florida Camel Smoker's Cancer Death

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 20, 2026 12:44:55 PM


Avera & Smith's Rod Smith delivers closings at trial against R.J. Reynolds over the lung cancer death of a long-time Florida smoker. Watch the trial. 


New Port Richey, FL— Jurors this week handed down a $1.225 million verdict against R.J. Reynolds for the role it found the tobacco company played in the cancer death of a Florida man. Walsh v. R.J. Reynolds, 2017-CA-000158.

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Trial Opens Against Trucking Company Over Crash That Killed Virginia Teen

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 13, 2026 3:52:27 PM

Joseph Fried, left, and Ashley Winsky deliver their opening statements at trial against a trucking company and its driver over the death of a Virginia teenager. Watch the trial. 

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Topics: Etheridge, et al. v. USA Truck, LLC, et al.

$2.7M+ And Punitive Damages Awarded To Mom & Kids Struck By Drunk Driver: Watch Full Trial via CVN

Posted by David Siegel on Feb 12, 2026 11:33:46 AM

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Topics: Nevada

Bellwether META Social Media Safety Trial Begins In New Mexico: Watch Gavel-to-Gavel via CVN

Posted by David Siegel on Feb 10, 2026 8:42:37 AM

CVN screenshot of plaintiff attorney Donald Migliori delivering his opening statement

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Topics: New Mexico

Potentially $9.7M Car Vs. Pedestrian Trial Ends With $535K Verdict: Watch Gavel-to-Gavel via CVN

Posted by David Siegel on Feb 6, 2026 8:25:26 AM

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Topics: Negligence