Lawrenceville, GA— Trial is opening Tuesday over whether medical negligence during a Georgia child’s birth caused her catastrophic brain damage. Threat, et al. v Gamble-Webb, et al., 19-C-00101-S1.
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Topics: Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Threat v. Gamble-Webb, et al.
Gainesville, FL— Attorneys debated the injuries a Florida man says he suffered in a rear-end collision, as trial began Tuesday against the driver who caused the crash. Ortiz v. Uy, 2020-CA-002198.
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Portland, OR— An Oregon jury handed down a $1.6 million verdict this week against R.J. Reynolds, after finding the tobacco company responsible for a long-time smoker’s death. Thorpe v. R.J. Reynolds, 18CV36607.
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Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the mistrial declaration in the case. Watch video of the closings below.
Decatur, GA— Georgia jurors declared themselves unable to reach a verdict at trial over whether medical negligence caused a Georgia hospital patient’s profound brain damage, leading to a mistrial in the case. Tatum v. The Emory Clinic and Emory Healthcare, Inc., 16A60933.
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Topics: Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Tatum v. The Emory Clinic, et al.
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Tampa, FL— A Florida jury handed down a $1 million verdict last week against R.J. Reynolds for the 1997 death of a Florida smoker, but concluded the smoker himself bore the majority of responsibility for his fatal cancer, likely reducing the ultimate damage award. Wyerick v. R.J. Reynolds, 2008-CA-006850.
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Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Wyerick v. R.J. Reynolds
