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$21.5M Verdict, After $14M in Punitives, Against R.J. Reynolds in Trial Over Vet's Lung Cancer

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Nov 4, 2016 4:39:51 PM

R.J. Reynolds executive Charles Garner testifies during the punitive phase of trial over the lung cancer death of Franklin Johnston. Jurors imposed a $14 million punitive award against Reynolds on Thursday, bringing the total award to $21.5 million.

Sarasota, FL—R.J. Reynolds faces a $21.5 million total damage award for the part it played in the lung cancer death of a Florida Army veteran, after jurors hit the tobacco company with $14 million in punitive damages Thursday. Johnston v. R.J. Reynolds, 2014-CA-004023.2014-CA-004023.

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Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Johnston v. R.J. Reynolds

$6M Verdict to Smoker's Family for Fatal Throat Cancer, Jurors Find Nicotine Addiction Despite Smoker's Casual Cocaine Use

Posted by Meghan Gourley on Nov 3, 2016 6:58:50 PM

Miami, FL—Jurors Wednesday rejected defense claims that a recreational cocaine user could not be addicted to nicotine and awarded his family $6 million for the role they found R.J. Reynolds played in his fatal throat cancer. Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds, 08-113-CA-31.

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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds

Med Mal Trial Over Knee Surgery Patient's Death to Begin Next Week

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Nov 3, 2016 6:03:10 PM

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Decatur, GA—Trial is scheduled to begin Monday against an Atlanta-area anesthesiologist accused of negligence that led to the death of a woman after her knee replacement. Smith v. Introna, 11A36980.

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Topics: Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Smith v. Introna

Share of Women Among New Partners in BigLaw Hits Five-Year High: Report

Posted by Courtroom View Network on Nov 3, 2016 4:19:05 PM

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The share of women among new partners at the nation’s largest legal firms hit a five-year high, according to a report by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance.

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$7.5M Verdict, Plus Possible Punitives, Thumps R.J. Reynolds at Trial Over Army Vet's Deadly Cancer

Posted by Meghan Gourley on Nov 2, 2016 7:01:42 PM

Gary Paige delivers closing arguments at trial against R.J. Reynolds for the lung cancer death of Franklin "Jim" Johnston. The jury awarded $7.5 million in compensatory damages and found the tobacco giant potentially liable for punitives.

Sarasota, FL—Jurors Wednesday awarded $7.5 million in compensatory damages to the widow of an Army veteran for the role they found cigarette manufacturer R.J. Reynolds played in his lung cancer death. Johnston v. R.J. Reynolds, 2014-CA-004023.2014-CA-004023.

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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Johnston v. R.J. Reynolds

$21.5M Verdict, After $14M in Punitives, Against R.J. Reynolds in Trial Over Vet's Lung Cancer

$6M Verdict to Smoker's Family for Fatal Throat Cancer, Jurors Find Nicotine Addiction Despite Smoker's Casual Cocaine Use

Med Mal Trial Over Knee Surgery Patient's Death to Begin Next Week

Share of Women Among New Partners in BigLaw Hits Five-Year High: Report

$7.5M Verdict, Plus Possible Punitives, Thumps R.J. Reynolds at Trial Over Army Vet's Deadly Cancer

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