Quincy, FL— The nation’s two largest cigarette makers prevailed last week at trial over the cancer death of a Florida reverend who had smoked for decades. Anderson v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., 2020-CA-000757.
Florida Jury Clears Philip Morris & RJR of Responsibility for Reverend's Lung Cancer Death
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 31, 2022 2:21:00 PM
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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Anderson v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.
Trial Opens Against Philip Morris & RJR Over Florida Reverend's Lung Cancer Death
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 20, 2022 1:13:27 PM
Quincy, FL— Attorneys Monday debated what drove a Florida reverend to smoke for decades, as trial over his lung cancer death opened against the nation’s two largest tobacco companies. Anderson v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., 2020-CA-000757.
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Topics: tobacco, Florida, Anderson v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.
Med Mal Trial Set to Open Over Florida Woman's Catastrophic Injuries Following Electrolyte Imbalance
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 18, 2022 4:02:12 PM
Tampa, FL— Trial is scheduled to open this week against multiple healthcare providers over the catastrophic injuries a Florida woman suffered following an electrolyte imbalance. Crohan, et al. v. Pioneer Medical Group, P.L., et al. 2019-CA-009248.
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Topics: Medical Malpractice, Florida, Crohan v. University Community Hospital, Inc
Tobacco Companies Prevail at Trial Over Cancer Death of Grocer Who Emigrated From Cuba
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 17, 2022 12:00:00 PM
Miami, FL— Jurors cleared Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds of responsibility for the death of a Florida grocer who smoked the companies' cigarettes for years. Villanueva v. R.J. Reynolds, et al., 2007-CA-046361.
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Topics: tobacco, Florida, Villanueva v. R.J. reynolds
$4.5M Verdict in Defective Design Tobacco Case, But Jurors Apportion Fraction of Blame to Cigarette Makers
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Sep 29, 2022 1:56:48 PM
Miami, FL— Jurors last week handed down a $4.5 million verdict for the lung cancer death of a Florida woman, but apportioned a fraction of responsibility to the nation’s two largest tobacco companies, likely significantly reducing the post-verdict award. Mendez, et al. v. Philip Morris, et al.
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Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Florida, Mendez v. Philip Morris
