Arlin Crisco
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Topics: Negligence, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation, Mass Torts, CVN Florida, News, Bishop v. R.J. Reynolds
Each Tuesday we issue a new Engle trading card featuring an attorney, trial, or firm from Florida’s Engle progeny tobacco cases. Our exclusive cards provide a light-hearted way to track important statistics throughout this landmark tobacco litigation.
Card #7: T. Hardee Bass
Topics: Engle Litigation Trading Cards, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation, CVN Florida
Opening Statement of the Week: James Butler in Hatfield v. Ford Motor Co.
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Nov 3, 2014, 1:29:00 PM
The Trial: Linda and Steven Hatfield v. Ford Motor Co.
The Attorney: James Butler
A strong opening statement not only convincingly lays out your claims, it highlights weaknesses in your opponent's case. However, doing both without confusing your jury can be difficult, particularly in product liability cases where claims rely on complicated theories. James Butler, in Hatfield v. Ford Motor Co., masterfully contrasts his claims in the roof crush suit with the various theories he expects Ford to raise, bolstering his own case in the process.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, Opening Statement of the Week, Trial Techniques, Linda Hatfield Steven Hatfield v. Ford Motor Co., CVN Georgia
Each Friday we highlight the week’s Engle progeny cases and look ahead to next week.
Topics: Negligence, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation, Mass Torts, CVN Florida, Engle Progeny Review, News, Bishop v. R.J. Reynolds, taylor v. R.J. Reynolds
Because our Engle Trading Card Series has been so popular and we’ve been asked where to find our earlier, Series 1 cards, we’ll periodically revisit the subjects of our first set of cards and provide quick updates on their Engle litigation history.
Card #7: Alex Alvarez
Topics: Engle Litigation Trading Cards, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation, CVN Florida


