Cohen v. R.J. Reynolds, et al

VERDICT

Trial
04/11/13 – 05/03/13

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Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco litigation, plaintiff David Cohen (personal representative of the estate of Helen Cohen) alleged RJ Reynolds and Philips Morris Tobacco Co of fraudulent concealment of dangers of smoking cigarettes manufactured by the companies, which led his wife Helen Cohen to get addicted to smoking and also of being liable of manufacturing defective cigarettes which resulted in Mrs. Cohen’s death due to Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The plaintiff was represented by attorneys Steven Hammer and Jonathan Gdanski. The defense in this case comprised of RJ Reynolds and Philip Morris Tobacco Co. RJ Reynolds was represented by attorneys W. Ray Persons, W. Randall Bassett and Todd Davis. Philip Morris Tobacco Co was represented by attorneys Stanley Davis and David Woods.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff - $2,055,050.26

Medical/Funeral Expenses - $55,050.26
David Cohen - $2,000,000.00

Fault/Responsibility %:
Cohen - 40%
RJ Reynolds - 25%
Lorillard - 15%
Liggett - 5%
Philip Morris - 15%

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$2,055,050
Judge
Meenu Sasser
Jurisdiction
15th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Palm Beach County Courthouse
Case Number
2009CA4042
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Cohen, David
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Defense
Liggett Group Inc.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
APR
11
APR
12
APR
15
APR
16
APR
17
APR
18
APR
19
PM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
APR
22
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
APR
23
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
APR
24
APR
25
APR
26
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
APR
29
APR
30
AM Session
Closings
3 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAY
1
AM Session
Other
3 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
MAY
2

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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