Robert Shields details the smoking history of Rayfield Brown, who died of lung cancer in 1995. Shields is representing Brown's widow as trial opened on damages Thursday.
Two Tobacco Verdicts, Openings on Damages Highlight the Engle Progeny Review for the Week of April 20
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 24, 2015 11:51:00 PM
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Engle Progeny Review, Russo v. Philip Morris, Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds, Brown v. Philip Morris USA
Florida Trial Highlight: Allen v. Buckner
Posted by Courtroom View Network on Apr 24, 2015 3:26:00 PM
Credibility is often the primary dividing line between winning and losing at trial, especially in personal injury negligence cases.
Topics: Negligence, Florida, Allen v. Buckner, Video Highlight
Tobacco Makers Cleared in $14 Million Wrongful Death Suit
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 23, 2015 10:16:40 PM
William Geraghty delivers closing arguments in Tina Russo's wrongful death suit against R.J. Reynolds and Geraghty's client, Philip Morris. The tobacco makers prevailed against Russo's claim that their deception about the dangers of smoking led to her mother's nicotine addiction, respiratory disease, and death. Click here to watch the trial on demand.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Russo v. Philip Morris
RJR Burned for $25M in Punitives, $46.5M Total, in Couple’s COPD Tobacco Suit
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 21, 2015 8:09:00 PM
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds
As Med Mal Stroke Trial Opens, Attorneys Spar Over Alleged Alterations to Medical Documents
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 20, 2015 7:22:00 PM
Topics: Florida, araujo v. eisner