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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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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.

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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