Socorro, NM— Philip Morris prevailed late last month at trial over the bladder cancer a New Mexico man claims was caused by the company's cigarettes. Ferrer v. Philip Morris, D-725-CV-201900132.
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New Mexico Jury Clears Philip Morris in Trial Over Ex-Smoker's Cancer
Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 2, 2023 2:48:05 PM
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Topics: tobacco, product liability, New Mexico, Ferrer v. Philip Morris, et al.
|VIDEO| How a Single Statement Set the Stage for a Blockbuster Trial Verdict
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 24, 2023 8:22:35 AM
Some studies show jurors often make up their minds about a case by the conclusion of opening statements. It’s one reason why distilling your case to a brief, powerful statement during openings is so crucial. And in a new CVN video series, renowned trial presentation expert Shane Read analyzes how Mark Lanier used such a statement to set the stage for a blockbuster talc trial verdict.
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Topics: Ingham v. Johnson & Johnson, Trial Technique Spotlight
$0 Punitive Verdict Wraps Wrongful Death Cancer Trial Against RJR
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 19, 2023 11:55:38 AM
Miami, FL— Jurors last week handed down a $0 verdict in a punitives-only proceeding against R.J. Reynolds over its role in the 1996 throat cancer death of a Florida man. Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds, 2008-CA-000113.
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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds
GA Jury Delivers $9M Med Mal Verdict for Child's Debilitating Hand Injury
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 14, 2023 3:19:32 PM
Atlanta, GA— Georgia jurors last week handed down a $9 million verdict for the lifelong hand injury a child suffered after being treated for a broken arm. V... v. Resurgens, Inc., et al., 18EV005600.
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Topics: Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Velaga v. Resurgens, et al.
Punitives-Only Retrial Opens Against RJR Over Florida Smoker's Cancer Death
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 12, 2023 4:00:44 PM
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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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds
