Philip Gerson delivers the opening statement on behalf of his client, Tina Russo, who claims Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds are liable for her mother's COPD.
Smoker's Lung Transplant and Cigarette Industry Marketing Detailed as Engle Tobacco Trial Opens
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 14, 2015 9:43:00 PM
Topics: Negligence, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Russo v. Philip Morris
Florida High Court Decision Leads to Engle Mistrial, Tops the Engle Progeny Review for the Week of March 30
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 2, 2015 8:00:00 PM
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
Florida Supreme Court Rulings Deal Blow to Big Tobacco Defense in Engle Progeny Claims
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 2, 2015 6:29:00 PM
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
$2M Verdict But No Punitives in Retrial of Engle Cancer Suit Against RJR and Philip Morris
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 26, 2015 4:40:06 PM
Robert McCarter delivers closings in Robert Gore's suit against R.J. Reynolds and McCarter's client, Philip Morris. Gore claims the tobacco makers' concealment of the smoking's health hazards led to his wife's artery disease and, eventually, her fatal cancer. Watch gavel-to-gavel coverage of the trial here.
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Gore v. R.J. Reynolds
Tobacco Makers Hit with $3M Punitive Verdict in Widow's Wrongful Death Suit
Posted by Arlin Crisco on Mar 25, 2015 11:56:00 AM
Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Pollari v. R.J. Reynolds,