Video of Coates v. R.J. Reynolds - Trial - 06/21/18 to 06/22/18 - Courtroom View Network

Summary

In this tobacco case, plaintiff claims defendant hid the dangers of smoking, leading to nicotine addiction and illness.

Outcome

Mistrial

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Case Information

Plaintiff: Coates, Brinda
Defense: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

Judge: Lisa Munyon
Jurisdiction: 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court: Orange County Courthouse

Case Number: 1997-CA-004541
Industry: Tobacco
Practice Area: Tobacco

Plaintiff

Represented By:
Ogle, William (Ogle Law)

Defense

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

Represented By:
Murphy, Dennis (Jones Day)

Expert Witnesses

Ruckdeschel, Dr. John

Lay Witnesses

Cook, Dr. Christopher

Sessions

Attorney

Witness

Type

Description

AM Session

Openings

6 Chapters

			Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
		00:00:00	General Case Activities
		00:14:04	General Case Activities
		00:27:28	Opening Statement	Ogle, William
		01:41:13	Break
		01:51:01	Opening Statement	Murphy, Dennis
		02:55:23	End of Session

PM Session

Openings

5 Chapters

JUN

21

AM Session

Plaintiff Witness(es)

8 Chapters

AM Session

Other

3 Chapters

JUN

22

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