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$350K Verdict in Tobacco Trial Against RJR Likely to Be Slashed as Jurors Apportion Majority of Fault to Smoker

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 20, 2026 1:27:30 PM

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Fort Lauderdale, FL— Jurors Tuesday handed down a $350,000 verdict at trial against R.J. Reynolds for the heart disease death of a long-time Florida smoker. But they apportioned the lion’s share of responsibility to the smoker himself, likely slashing the post-verdict award. Palmieri v. R.J. Reynolds, CACE08019615.

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Topics: Florida, Palmieri v. R.J. Reynolds