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$7.1M Verdict Slams Philip Morris in Trial Over Virginia Slims Smoker's Fatal Lung Cancer

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 13, 2017 12:45:00 PM

 

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West Palm Beach, FL—A state court jury Tuesday handed down a $7.1 million award to the family of a woman who died from smoking-related lung cancer, after it concluded Philip Morris played a central role in her death.Gentile v. Philip Morris, 2015CA005405.

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Topics: tobacco, Florida, Gentile v. Philip Morris

$500K Verdict Hits Homeowner for House Guest Injured in Deck Collapse

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 13, 2017 8:11:04 AM

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Decatur, GA—Jurors Wednesday awarded $500,000 to a woman who shattered her leg in a house deck collapse, after they found the home’s owner largely responsible for the crash and cleared the property manager of responsibility. Conover v. Three Options Realty, 16A59190.

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Topics: Premises Liability, Georgia, Conover v. Martin and 3 Options Realty

Talc Powder Trials Set To Resume In St. Louis After 4-Month Hiatus

Posted by David Siegel on Oct 9, 2017 2:49:37 PM

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Topics: Products Liability

Tainted Berry Mix Sold By Costco Blamed At Trial For Woman’s Fatal Hepatitis

Posted by David Siegel on Oct 9, 2017 1:34:37 PM

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Topics: Products Liability, California

Judge Declares Mistrial In 1st Johnson & Johnson Talc Mesothelioma Trial

Posted by David Siegel on Oct 6, 2017 2:02:52 PM

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Topics: Products Liability, Asbestos, Mesothelioma, California, Talc