Gary Paige delivers closing arguments in Duignan v. R.J. Reynolds. Watch the trial.
$12M Award Strikes Tobacco Companies in Trial Over 42-Year-Old Smoker's Cancer Death
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Sep 12, 2015 2:45:18 AM
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Duignan v. RJ Reynolds
Jurors Level $4.5M Verdict Against Tobacco Companies for Ex-Smoker's 20-Year Cancer Battle
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Sep 9, 2015 12:22:06 AM
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Cooper v. R.J. Reynolds
Lung Transplant Recipient Awarded $11M in Suit Against Philip Morris
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Aug 4, 2015 9:56:00 PM
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Jordan v. Philip Morris
Trio of Tobacco Companies Cleared in $15M Lung Cancer and COPD Suit
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Jul 31, 2015 2:52:00 PM
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Collar v. R.J. Reynolds
Watch an Expert's Ill-Advised Comparison Scuttle a Key Products Liability Trial | Florida Trial Video Vault
Posted by Courtroom View Network on Jul 31, 2015 2:47:00 PM
While strong testimony from an expert witness can be the linchpin to a favorable jury verdict, the converse is also true, as one ill-timed statement from an expert can destroy even the best-prepared case. In Morse v. R.J. Reynolds, an expert’s reference to the September 11 World Trade Center attacks led to a mistrial in a wrongful death tobacco case potentially worth millions.
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Morse v. R.J. Reynolds