James Gordon delivers his closing argument in a suit against McDonald's franchise manager Marie Harrison. Jurors awarded $1.5 million to the parents of Joshua Lopez, who was killed in a 2012 collision with Harrison.
$1.5M Verdict Hits McDonald's Manager, While Franchise Cleared in Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 17, 2015 12:29:00 PM
Topics: Negligence, Florida, Transportation
Tobacco or Asbestos? Cancer's Cause in Smoker a Key as Trial Opens Against R.J. Reynolds
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 16, 2015 1:53:00 PM
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Robertson v. R.J. Reynolds
R.J. Reynolds Largely Cleared of Liability in Smoker's Death, as Jurors Award $5K to Widower
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 9, 2015 5:38:08 PM
Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Gordon v. R.J. Reynolds
UF Lab Tech’s Career Not Ended by Car Crash, Jury Finds in Six-Figure Trial
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 9, 2015 3:22:00 PM
Shelli Healy argues a 2012 car crash between her client, Andre Serenberg and Lauren Stern did not cause Stern's carpal tunnel syndrome. Jurors ultimately rejected Stern's claim seeking $250,000 plus punitives for the accident.
Topics: Negligence, Florida, Transportation, Stern v. Serenberg
$500K in Punitives against Tobacco Cos. Push Verdict for Smoker’s Widow to $1.5M
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 7, 2015 8:08:00 PM
Walter Cofer delivers closing arguments on behalf of Philip Morris in the punitive phase of Gertrude Marchese's suit for the cancer death of her husband, Salvatore. Jurors imposed a $500,000 punitive award split between Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds for their role in Marchese's death. Click here to watch the closing arguments.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Florida, Marchese v. Philip Morris