Jonesboro, GA—A driver who was severely injured after being struck by another motorist who ran a stop sign was awarded nearly $1 million by a Clayton County State Court jury, but the plaintiff may actually be worse off than before the verdict. James Price v. Raju Thapa et al. (2010CV06741).
Plaintiffs' attorney Jim Butler tells jurors how to complete the verdict form during Thursday's closing arguments in the first trial over exploding Jeep fuel tanks. Click here to see video from the trial. Click here for a copy of the complaint.
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Topics: Products Liability, Georgia, automotive
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.
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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.
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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation, CVN Florida
