Judge Jack Tuter declares a mistrial in Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds, hours after two Florida State Supreme Court decisions making it easier for Engle progeny plaintiffs to establish fraudulent concealment claims. Watch Judge Tuter's address to the jury here.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Engle Progeny Review, Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds
The Florida Supreme Court ruled today that Engle progeny plaintiffs were not required to show reliance on tobacco industry conduct after May 5, 1982 in order to succeed on their fraudulent concealment claims.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation, CVN Florida
Atlanta, GA—A Fulton County Superior Court jury found in favor of a surgeon whose patient died following supposedly routine hernia surgery that led to several subsequent hospitalizations over the next few three months. Eric Morgan et al. v. Dr. Clarence Hixon et al. (2012CV224094).
Topics: Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Morgan v. Hixon
