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Trial Begins Against R.J. Reynolds Over Massachusetts Woman's Lung Cancer Death

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 10, 2022 3:10:54 PM

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Woburn, MA— Jurors previewed evidence surrounding what drove a Massachusetts woman's smoking decisions, as trial opened last week against R.J. Reynolds over her lung cancer death. Hunt v. R.J. Reynolds, 1881-CV-00446. 

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Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Massachusetts, Hunt v. R.J. Reynolds

Florida Rehab Facility Faces Trial Over Bone-Deep Pressure Sore Patient Developed

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 8, 2022 10:42:15 AM

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Orlando, FL— Jurors heard conflicting narratives concerning the care a Florida woman received from a rehabilitation center, as trial opened Wednesday over the bone-deep pressure sore she claims was caused by the facility's negligence. Reed v. Life Care Centers of America, et al., 2018-CA-013297-O. 

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Topics: Florida, healthcare, Reed v. Life Care Centers of America, et al.

Trial Begins Against Car Seat Manufacturer Over Crash That Paralyzed Toddler

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 3, 2022 4:25:06 PM

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Decatur, GA— Attorneys Wednesday debated whether a car booster seat was to blame for the catastrophic injuries a toddler suffered in a 2018 crash, as trial opened against the seat’s manufacturer. Trice v. Dorel Juvenile Group, 18A70731.

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Topics: Products Liability, Georgia, Trice v. Dorel Juvenile Group

UPDATE: $15.4M+ Total Verdict Against RJR at Trial Over 50-Year-Old Smoker's Death

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 25, 2022 12:08:50 PM

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Update 2/25/22: This story has been updated to reflect the punitive award issued in the case. 

Clearwater, FL— Jurors this week handed down a $15.495 million total verdict against R.J. Reynolds for the role they found the tobacco giant played in the lung cancer death of a 50-year-old Florida man. Giambalvo v. R.J. Reynolds, 18-001663-CI-15. 

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Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Giambalvo v. R.J. Reynolds

|VIDEO| The Karen Terry Opening That Set Up $2.4M+ Med Mal Verdict

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 15, 2022 3:58:23 PM


In medical malpractice trials, it’s crucial to break down complex terms in ways that allow jurors to have a keen grasp on the issues at the heart of your case. And in openings of a 2021 med mal trial, Karen Terry skillfully walked jurors through the details of a robot-assisted prostate surgery to ultimately set up a multi-million-dollar verdict. 

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Topics: Medical Malpractice, Florida, Rosenberg v. Muhletaler, et al.