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Jury awards a $23.6 billion in Robinson v. R.J. Reynolds suit

Posted by Courtney Svajian on Jul 20, 2014 12:22:26 PM

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

Opening Statements Begin In Larkin v. RJ Reynolds

Posted by msch on Feb 2, 2012 11:00:00 AM

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

Tanna Accutane trial begins in New Jersey

Posted by msch on Nov 15, 2011 2:21:00 PM

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 Mega-Tobacco Trial Begins

Posted by msch on Nov 7, 2011 11:45:00 AM

West Virginia Tobacco Litigation (Wheeling, West Virginia)

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Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Tobacco Litigation, WV Tobacco

Washington v. Teva Hepatitis Trial: Another Mega Verdict

Posted by msch on Oct 26, 2011 10:37:00 AM

Washington v. Teva (Las Vegas, Nevada)

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Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Endoscopy Center Cases, Pharmaceutical