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Miami, FL— Jurors Tuesday previewed evidence concerning the impact a February 2019 rear-end crash has had on a former collegiate soccer player, as a damages trial opened against the driver responsible and others. Alexander v. Rojas, et al., 2019-CA-028093.
Topics: Florida, Transportation, Alexander v. Rojas, et al.
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Miami, FL— Jurors last week awarded $6 million to the family of a Florida woman after finding R.J. Reynolds responsible for her respiratory disease-related death. Dubins v. R.J. Reynolds, 2008-CA-001470.
Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Dubins v. R.J. Reynolds
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Miami, FL— A Florida jury handed down a $5 million verdict against Philip Morris Friday after concluding a Florida man died from lung cancer caused by the company’s Marlboro cigarettes. However, jurors apportioned 40% of fault to the smoker himself. Hoffman v. Philip Morris, 2017-CA-005939.
Topics: tobacco, Florida, Hoffman v. Philip Morris
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Fort Lauderdale, FL— Jurors Wednesday found rapper Flo Rida entitled to more than $82.6 million in damages after concluding the maker of Celsius energy drinks breached an endorsement agreement with the entertainer. Strong Arm Productions USA, Inc., et al. v. Celsius Holdings, Inc., CACE21008997.
Topics: Florida
