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DeLand, FL—R.J. Reynolds’ role in a broad scheme to hide the dangers of cigarettes ultimately caused the mouth cancer that killed a 53-year-old Florida smoker, an attorney for the smoker’s widow claimed Thursday as trial began against the tobacco giant. Kelsey v. R.J. Reynolds, 2007 33215 CICI.
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Kelsey v. R.J. Reynolds
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Gainesville, FL—A University of Florida law professor won more than $220,000 this month at trial over claims the school breached secret terms of a settlement agreement. Tritt v. University of Florida, 2016-CA-002369.
Topics: Florida, Contract, Tritt v. University of Florida
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Pensacola, FL—Attorneys last week debated what role, if any, nicotine addiction and tobacco marketing played in a Florida man’s death from complications related to heart disease, as trial began against Philip Morris.Bryant v. Philip Morris, 2015CA001691.
Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Bryant v. Philip Morris
