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$18M Verdict Smacks R.J. Reynolds in Trial over Korean War Vet's Deadly Lung Cancer

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 18, 2016 1:03:22 PM

Brent Bigger delivers his closing argument in the punitive phase of proceedings against R.J. Reynolds. Jurors awarded $18 million including $12 million in punitives, to Marlene Nally for Reynolds' role in the death of her husband, Joseph, a smoker for more than 50 years. 


Lakeland, FL—Jurors this week found R.J. Reynolds liable for $18 million for the role the company played in the lung cancer death of a Korean War veteran who smoked for more than half a century. Nally v. R.J. Reynolds, 2007-CA-007627.

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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Florida, Nally v. R.J. Reynolds

Trial Begins in Deadly Motorcycle-MARTA Crash Next Week

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 13, 2016 10:05:36 AM

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Atlanta—Jury selection is set to begin Monday at trial over MARTA’s alleged role in the death of an Atlanta-area motorcyclist. Lynn v. MARTA, 2015CV259595.

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Topics: Negligence, Georgia, Transportation, Lynn v. MARTA

Update: Smoker's Widower Awarded $12M in Cancer Trial, $30K in Punitives

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 12, 2016 11:21:18 AM

John Walker delivers the closing argument for the defense in George Dion's suit against R.J. Reynolds for the cancer death of his wife, Marion. Jurors awarded Dion $12 million in compensatory damages plus punitives to be determined in the trial's second phase. 


Update 5/12/16: Jurors Thursday imposed a $30,000 punitive award against R.J. Reynolds following yesterday's $12 millon compensatory verdict. Updated details follow the original story below. 

Sarasota, FL—A jury Wednesday awarded $12 million, plus potential punitive damages, to the widower of a Florida smoker for the role R.J. Reynolds played in the woman’s cancer death. Dion v. R.J. Reynolds, 13CA5673.

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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Florida, Dion v. R.J. Reynolds

Retrial Begins in Widower's Suit Against R.J. Reynolds

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 5, 2016 11:57:04 AM

William Wichmann delivers his opening statement at trial against R.J. Reynolds. Wichmann's claims Reynolds deception led to Marion Dion's nicotine addiction and death.


 

Sarasota, FL—Whether addiction fueled a Florida woman’s 40-plus years of smoking took center stage last week as trial opened against R.J. Reynolds for the woman’s cancer death. Dion v. R.J. Reynolds, 13CA5673.

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Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Florida, Dion v. R.J. Reynolds

$15M Award Jabs Emory Healthcare in Trial over Patient's Paralyzing Fall

Posted by Arlin Crisco on May 3, 2016 1:16:36 AM

John Hall delivers his closing argument for Emory Healthcare at trial over the fall that paralyzed Cris Nelson. Jurors awarded Nelson and his wife, Deborah, $15 million. 


 

Decatur, GA—Jurors Monday found Emory Healthcare liable for $15 million in damages for its role in the fall that paralyzed a patient during a routine blood draw. Nelson v. Emory Healthcare, 14A53202E2.

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Topics: Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Nelson v. Emory Healthcare, et al.