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Miami, FL— Attorneys Tuesday debated what, if any, financial punishment should be imposed against R.J. Reynolds for the throat cancer death of a Florida smoker, as a punitives-only proceeding opened another chapter in a long-running case against the tobacco giant. Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds, 2002-CA-000113. 

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Miami, FL— Jurors Tuesday handed down a $13.5 million verdict at trial against R.J. Reynolds over the 1996 cancer death of a Florida smoker. Rey v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., 2007-CA-046340.

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CVN cameras have already covered a long lineup of major trials across the country this year: from a milestone opioid case to blockbuster medical malpractice claims. And it's all part of our unrivaled courtroom coverage, featuring the nation's best attorneys in their biggest trials. Watch key moments from just a few of the trials we’ve covered to start 2023. 

Dr. Burton Bentley discusses how a medical expert effectively simplified complex concepts in his testimony in a $68.6 million medical malpractice trial. You can watch the full episode here. 

Effectively simplifying complex concepts underlying your case is critical to persuading your jury. If jurors don’t understand the basic concepts at the heart of your case, they’re far more likely to become confused about your broader argument. As part of the latest Medical Testimony Master Class, Burton Bentley, II, M.D., details how attorney Michael Trentalange and an expert witness memorably broke down complex terminology to help lay the groundwork for a $68.6 million medical malpractice verdict.