Judge Jack Tuter declares a mistrial in Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds, hours after two Florida State Supreme Court decisions making it easier for Engle progeny plaintiffs to establish fraudulent concealment claims. Watch Judge Tuter's address to the jury here.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Engle Progeny Review, Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds
The Florida Supreme Court ruled today that Engle progeny plaintiffs were not required to show reliance on tobacco industry conduct after May 5, 1982 in order to succeed on their fraudulent concealment claims.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation, CVN Florida
Topics: Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Florida, Crowe v. Cleveland Clinic,
Robert McCarter delivers closings in Robert Gore's suit against R.J. Reynolds and McCarter's client, Philip Morris. Gore claims the tobacco makers' concealment of the smoking's health hazards led to his wife's artery disease and, eventually, her fatal cancer. Watch gavel-to-gavel coverage of the trial here.
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Gore v. R.J. Reynolds
