Seattle - The first trial over claims that Johnson & Johnson unit Synthes Inc. used its bone cement in spinal surgeries without regulatory approval on patients that died on the operating table - allegations that landed company executives in prison - is set to begin this week in Washington State court, and will be webcast live gavel to gavel by Courtroom View Network.

Plaintiff attorney Andrew Rainer delivers his opening statement. Click here to see video from the trial. 

Jacksonville - A Massachusetts-based personal injury firm taking its first ‘Engle progeny’ tobacco case to trial squared off against two of the industry’s most experienced litigators in a Florida state courtroom on Thursday.

Plaintiff's attorney Joseph Low delivers his opening statement. Click here to see video from the trial. 

Bakersfield - Opening statements began Thursday in a California state court lawsuit filed against the Kern County School District by a former student who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a football rally after being attacked for mocking the opposing team while dressed in a chicken suit, claiming a school administrator encouraged the stunt.

Plaintiffs' attorney Allan Kaiser delivers his opening statement. Click here to see video from the trial. 

Miami - A Florida state court jury heard opening arguments on Monday in a lawsuit filed against R.J. Reynolds Inc. and Philip Morris USA by the widow of a woman who began smoking cigarettes as a teenager and died of lung cancer, accusing the companies of intentionally withholding the dangers of smoking from the public for years.