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Mistrial Dashes Punitive Proceedings Over RJR's Role in Trucker's Smoking-Related Death

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Sep 7, 2017 9:50:20 AM

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Miami—A Florida State Court judge last week declared a mistrial in punitive proceedings against R.J. Reynolds for the role it played in the fatal respiratory disease of a Florida long-haul trucker.Hardin v. R.J. Reynolds, 2007-CA-46973.

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Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Hardin v. R.J. Reynolds

Jury Sides With Plaintiffs At Nation's 1st Asbestos Trial Against Emerson Electric-Owned Valve Companies

Posted by David Siegel on Aug 7, 2017 2:23:37 PM

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Topics: Products Liability, Asbestos

1st California Trial Over Alleged Ovarian Cancer Risks From Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Powder Begins

Posted by David Siegel on Jul 27, 2017 11:34:04 AM

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Topics: Products Liability, Mass Torts, California, Talc

Cancer-Stricken Former Nuke Worker Takes Valve Makers To Trial Over Asbestos Exposure

Posted by David Siegel on Jul 27, 2017 9:09:43 AM

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Topics: Products Liability, Asbestos, Mass Torts

Nissan Hit With $25M Verdict Over Brake Failure That Caused Fatal Collision

Posted by David Siegel on Jul 26, 2017 11:29:40 AM

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Topics: Products Liability, Transportation, automotive, California