Judge Jack Tuter declares a mistrial in Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds, hours after two Florida State Supreme Court decisions making it easier for Engle progeny plaintiffs to establish fraudulent concealment claims. Watch Judge Tuter's address to the jury here.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Engle Progeny Review, Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds
The Florida Supreme Court ruled today that Engle progeny plaintiffs were not required to show reliance on tobacco industry conduct after May 5, 1982 in order to succeed on their fraudulent concealment claims.
Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation, CVN Florida
Plaintiff's attorney Jim Butler shows jurors an image during his opening statement of the fire that allegedly killed 4-year-old Remington Walden, after the Jeep he rode in was rear-ended. Click here to see video from the trial. Click here for a copy of the complaint.
Topics: Products Liability, Georgia, automotive
