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Fort Lauderdale, FL— Attorneys Thursday debated whether defective design or pilot error caused a 2014 plane crash that seriously injured a Georgia couple, as trial opened against the plane’s manufacturer. McCaleb v. Daher-Socata, CACE15014561.
Topics: Florida, product liability, Aviation, McCaleb v. Daher-Socata
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West Palm Beach, FL—R.J. Reynolds prevailed Wednesday at trial over claims it was responsible for a Florida man’s lung cancer. Ridley v. R.J. Reynolds, 2011CA005250.
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ridley v. R.J. Reynolds
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Miami—Jurors Thursday cleared R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris of responsibility for a Florida man’s respiratory disease, after finding the claim time-barred. Ortiz v. Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds, 2008CA000847.
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ortiz v. Philip Morris
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Miami— Attorneys Monday argued over what role tobacco industry messaging played in a Florida smoker's respiratory disease, as trial opened against the nation's two largest cigarette makers. Ortiz v. Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds, 2008CA000847.
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ortiz v. Philip Morris
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Miami—Jurors this week handed down a $2.4 million verdict against Philip Morris for its role in the death of a 31-year-old Florida smoker, but ultimately declined to impose punitive damages against the company. Chadwell v. Philip Morris, 2010CA17931.
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Chadwell v. Philip Morris
