At trial against R.J. Reynolds over a Florida’s smoker’s death, Emily Baker’s strong closing on responsibility led the jury to hand down a rare $0 damages verdict, despite linking Reynolds and its cigarettes to his fatal cancer. 

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Miami, FL—Trial against Philip Morris over the lung cancer death of a Florida woman has been suspended until the end of the month, part of coronavirus fallout that has disrupted courts across the country. Lipp v. Philip Morris, 2017-CA-018509.

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Update: Proceedings have been stayed through mid-April because of concerns over coronavirus and its impact.

Lawrenceville, GA— The lack of safety features in a tractor-trailer seat caused a trucker’s paralysis in a big rig rollover, an attorney for the trucker told jurors Tuesday as trial opened against the seat manufacturer. Hill v. Commercial Vehicle Group Inc., et al.. 17-C-07188. 

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The rapid spread of coronavirus has left businesses across the globe scrambling for responsible solutions to help protect employee and client health. As COVID-19 makes business travel increasingly unpredictable, firms are relying more than ever on secure teleconference options, said a representative of one of the industry’s leading providers.  

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Miami, FL— Attorneys Friday argued over who bore fault for the lung cancer that killed a 55-year-old Florida smoker, as trial opened against Philip Morris.  Lipp v. Philip Morris, 2017-CA-018509.