Escambia County, FL - The jury in Robinsons v. R.J. Reynolds, et al. returned a $23.6 billion punitive damages award on Friday. This four week trial was filed by widow, Cynthia Robinson in 2008 after her husband passed away at the age of 36.
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Topics: Toxic Torts, Verdict, Engle Progeny, Tobacco Litigation, Punitive Damages
In Dade County Courthouse’s first Engle progeny trial of the year, jurors heard opening statements in the Larkin v. RJ Reynolds trial in front of Judge Valerie Manno-Schurr. By the end of the first day, a theme developed in the courtroom around the nature of choices, made both by individuals who smoke cigarettes, and the companies that manufacture them.
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Topics: Toxic Torts, Engle Progeny, Larkin v. RJR, Tobacco Litigation
New Jersey is home to another Accutane toxic tort trial, as plaintiff Priya Tanna sues Roche to recover for her permanent injuries. Tanna started using the prescription Accutane as a 15 year old and has since developed Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
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Topics: Toxic Torts, accutane, Pharmaceutical
West Virginia Tobacco Litigation (Wheeling, West Virginia)
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Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Tobacco Litigation, WV Tobacco
Washington v. Teva (Las Vegas, Nevada)
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Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Endoscopy Center Cases, Pharmaceutical
