Irimi v. R.J. Reynolds
Aug 8, 2014
In this tobacco trial, decedent Dale Moyer died after suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and parotid cancer. Moyer's daughter, Heather Irimi, sues R.J. Reynolds, asserting that their efforts in concealing the dangers of cigarette...
Aug 8, 2014
Trial opened Friday in one of the first post-Robinson Engle progeny proceedings with arguments over whether tobacco defendants were responsible for smoker Dale Moyer's health problems.
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Aug 7, 2014
The parents of a Georgia woman allegedly killed because of a faulty GM ignition switch face a motion to dismiss their suit. CVN will cover the Saturday hearing.
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Aug 5, 2014
An appellate panel vacated an Accutane verdict, finding the claim time barred and no breach of the duty to warn under the learned intermediary doctrine.
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Boston Scientific Wins First Jury Decision in Massachusetts Pelvic Mesh Suit
Aug 1, 2014
Boston Scientific prevailed in its first Massachusetts pelvic mesh trial with a jury rejecting a plaintiff's defective design and failure-to-warn claims.
Jul 30, 2014
Following a record $23.6 billion Florida verdict against them, will tobacco companies move to settle the state's remaining Engle cases?
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Jul 28, 2014
New York plaintiffs have challenged the constitutionality of teacher employment laws in the state's second Vergara-inspired suit.
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Jul 25, 2014
The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed an order compelling Wal-Mart to provide a shareholder with internal documents concerning bribery allegations.
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Robinson Attorney Says $23.6 Billion Punitive Award Changes the Tobacco Litigation Landscape
Jul 23, 2014
Christopher Chestnut, an attorney for the plaintiff in Robinson v. R.J. Reynolds, details the effect the $23.6 billion award may have on tobacco litigation.
Jul 22, 2014
Loss-of-life compensation expert Ken Feinberg analyzes the punitive award in Robinson v. R.J. Reynolds and how it may affect future Engle progeny cases.
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