Philip Morris Hit With $2.5M Verdict, but Escapes Punitives, in Trial Over FL Trucker's Lung Cancer
Feb 26, 2019
Philip Morris was hit with a $2.5 million verdict, but avoided a punitive damage award against it for the role jurors found the tobacco giant played in the cancer death of a Florida truck driver.
Feb 22, 2019
Jurors Friday awarded $1 million to the family of a Florida man who died of lung cancer they found was caused by R.J. Reynolds cigarettes and a conspiracy to hide the dangers of smoking. However, the jury rejected a claim for punitive damages in t...
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Feb 21, 2019
Attorneys Monday argued over the role alcohol played in a late-night crash that left an 18-year-old Florida woman with catastrophic brain damage, as trial opened against two bars that served a pair of underage drinkers.
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Feb 18, 2019
In this tobacco case, plaintiff, claims defendant cigarette maker concealed the hazards of smoking, leading to addiction and disease.
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Faircloth v. Cantina Tallahassee LLC, et al.
Feb 18, 2019
In this negligence case, plaintiff seeks damages from defendant tavern owners, claiming they served alcohol to an underage employee, who, while drunk, struck plaintiff.
Feb 15, 2019
Attorneys debated what drove a Florida woman to smoke up to two packs a day until cancer cost her a lung, as trial over her death began last week against the nation’s two largest tobacco companies.
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Feb 11, 2019
In this tobacco case, plaintiff claims defendant cigarette maker concealed the dangers of smoking, leading to addiction and disease.
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Feb 8, 2019
R.J. Reynolds was hit with a $13.5 million punitive verdict Thursday for its part in the throat cancer death of a Florida smoker.
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Disney Found 40% Liable for Food Court Accident, Jury Awards Less Than $60K on Guest's $11M+ Claim
Feb 8, 2019
Jurors Thursday found a Disney World guest largely responsible for the restaurant accident she says left her with a rare nerve disorder, and awarded her less than $60,000 in her suit against the theme park giant.
Feb 7, 2019
In this tobacco litigation, plaintiff contends defendant cigarette manufacturer hid the dangers of smoking, leading to nicotine addiction and disease.
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Feb 6, 2019
In this tobacco case, plaintiff claims defendant hid the dangers of cigarettes, leading to addiction and disease.
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Feb 5, 2019
In this tobacco case, plaintiff claims defendant concealed the dangers of smoking, leading to addiction and disease.
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