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$350K Verdict in Tobacco Trial Against RJR Likely to Be Slashed as Jurors Apportion Majority of Fault to Smoker

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 20, 2026 1:27:30 PM

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Fort Lauderdale, FL— Jurors Tuesday handed down a $350,000 verdict at trial against R.J. Reynolds for the heart disease death of a long-time Florida smoker. But they apportioned the lion’s share of responsibility to the smoker himself, likely slashing the post-verdict award. Palmieri v. R.J. Reynolds, CACE08019615.

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Topics: Florida, Palmieri v. R.J. Reynolds

Utah Jury Awards Record-Breaking $81M Retrial Verdict For Child’s Crosswalk Death: Watch Gavel-to-Gavel via CVN

Posted by David Siegel on Mar 17, 2026 1:18:10 PM

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Topics: Negligence, Madsen v. Beacon, et al.

Johnson & Johnson Settles 2 Talc Cases During And Before Trial - More Trials Set For April

Posted by David Siegel on Mar 16, 2026 2:08:45 PM

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Topics: Verna Richards v. Johnson & Johnson, Mary Martinez v. Johnson & Johnson

Lengthy $45M+ Jeep Design Defect Trial Ends With Hung Jury: Watch Online via CVN

Posted by David Siegel on Mar 11, 2026 2:49:25 PM

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Topics: Domingo v. FCA US LLC

Truck Driver Blamed At Trial For Child’s Crosswalk Death: Watch Gavel-to-Gavel via CVN

Posted by David Siegel on Mar 4, 2026 12:55:53 PM

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Topics: Madsen v. Beacon, et al.