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$675K Verdict Against RJR at Trial Over Smoker's Lung Transplant

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Jan 29, 2026, 4:44:48 PM

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Fort Lauderdale, FL— Jurors Tuesday handed down a $675,000 verdict against R.J. Reynolds after finding the company responsible for the emphysema that forced a long-time smoker to undergo a lung transplant. Schlefstein v. R.J. Reynolds, 2008-CV-022558.

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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Schlefstein v. R.J. Reynolds

CVN's Top 10 Most Impressive Defense Verdicts of 2025

Posted by David Siegel on Jan 27, 2026, 10:27:03 AM

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Topics: Medical Malpractice, Transportation

Attys Clash At Trial Over Liability for Pedestrian Struck In Roadway: Watch Gavel-to-Gavel via CVN

Posted by David Siegel on Jan 25, 2026, 3:40:32 PM

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Topics: California

CVN’s Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts of 2025

Posted by David Siegel on Jan 20, 2026, 1:49:44 PM

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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice

Hitachi Cleared At $45M Trial Over Nail Accidentally Fired Into Construction Worker’s Brain: Watch Gavel-to-Gavel via CVN

Posted by David Siegel on Jan 16, 2026, 2:44:54 PM

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Topics: California, Montiel v. Hitachi