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Topics: Engle Verdict Tracker, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation
After four days of deliberation, the jury in People v. Oakes found Michiel Oakes guilty of murdering dog trainer T. Mark Stover. Mr. Oakes claimed that he had killed Mr. Stover in self-defense.
Topics: People v. Oakes
Cook v. Sunrise Hospital is the retrial of a case in which Linda Cook claimed that Sunrise Hospital was responsible for complications during her back surgery, which eventually resulted in the amputation of Ms. Cook's left leg. A prior defense verdict was reversed on appeal.
Topics: Malpractice
Hon. Judge Julie O'Kane declared a mistrial in Torrence v. Pfizer, after the defense showed the jury prejudicial evidence that had not been admitted.
Topics: Negligence, Pharmaceutical, Malpractice
Stella Koballa v. Philip Morris began with an opening statement by plaintiff attorney Dennis Pantazis, of Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis.
Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Koballa v. Philip Morris, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation
