CVN News | Dion v. R.J. Reynolds

Update: Smoker's Widower Awarded $12M in Cancer Trial, $30K in Punitives

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 12, 2016 11:21:18 AM

John Walker delivers the closing argument for the defense in George Dion's suit against R.J. Reynolds for the cancer death of his wife, Marion. Jurors awarded Dion $12 million in compensatory damages plus punitives to be determined in the trial's second phase.

Update 5/12/16: Jurors Thursday imposed a $30,000 punitive award against R.J. Reynolds following yesterday's $12 millon compensatory verdict. Updated details follow the original story below.

Sarasota, FL—A jury Wednesday awarded $12 million, plus potential punitive damages, to the widower of a Florida smoker for the role R.J. Reynolds played in the woman’s cancer death. Dion v. R.J. Reynolds, 13CA5673.

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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Florida, Dion v. R.J. Reynolds

Retrial Begins in Widower's Suit Against R.J. Reynolds

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 5, 2016 11:57:04 AM

William Wichmann delivers his opening statement at trial against R.J. Reynolds. Wichmann's claims Reynolds deception led to Marion Dion's nicotine addiction and death.

Sarasota, FL—Whether addiction fueled a Florida woman’s 40-plus years of smoking took center stage last week as trial opened against R.J. Reynolds for the woman’s cancer death. Dion v. R.J. Reynolds, 13CA5673.

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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Florida, Dion v. R.J. Reynolds

Retrial Begins in Artery Disease Suit Against Tobacco Makers, Leads Engle Review for Week of March 16

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 20, 2015 10:58:00 PM

Ursula Henninger argues that Paul Pollari died "with cancer not from cancer," during closings of Rose Pollari's wrongful death suit against Philip Morris and Henninger's client, R.J. Reynolds. Click here for on-demand and live trial coverage.

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Topics: Engle Progeny, Engle Progeny Review, Dion v. R.J. Reynolds, Pollari v. R.J. Reynolds et al, Gore v. R.J. Reynolds