William Geraghty delivers closing arguments in Tina Russo's wrongful death suit against R.J. Reynolds and Geraghty's client, Philip Morris. The tobacco makers prevailed against Russo's claim that their deception about the dangers of smoking led to her mother's nicotine addiction, respiratory disease, and death. Click here to watch the trial on demand.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Russo v. Philip Morris
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds
Alex Alvarez tells jurors in closing arguments that his client, Thomas Ryan, was misled by R.J. Reynolds claims that filtered cigarettes were safer to smoke. Jurors awarded Ryan and his wife, Bettye, $21.5 million in compensatory damages Friday afternoon in their suit against Reynolds.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Engle Progeny Review, Russo v. Philip Morris, Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds
Topics: Products Liability, automotive, California
Plaintiffs' attorney Jim Butler tells jurors how to complete the verdict form during Thursday's closing arguments in the first trial over exploding Jeep fuel tanks. Click here to see video from the trial. Click here for a copy of the complaint.
Topics: Products Liability, Georgia, automotive
