Subscribe- Defense
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Summary
In this tobacco litigation proceeding, Florence Monroe claims defendant tobacco companies concealed the dangers of their cigarettes, causing her nicotine addiction and, ultimately, her smoking-related disease.
Outcome
The jury found in favor of plaintiff, awarding $11 million in compensatory damages and apportioning 58% of fault to defendant and 42% to plaintiff. Jurors rejected plaintiff's conspiracy and concealment claims and found punitive damages were not warranted.
Blog Posts
FL Appeals Court Upholds $11M Verdict Against RJR for Smoker's Throat Cancer
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$11M Verdict Thumps R.J. Reynolds in Throat Cancer Trial
Dec 10, 2015
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $11,000,000
- Judge
- Martin Fitzpatrick
- Jurisdiction
- 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- Gadsden County Courthouse
- Case Number
- 2013CA-001121
- Industry
- Tobacco
- Practice Area
- Tobacco, Negligence, Products Liability
SESSIONS WITH Daryl Parks
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AM Session
Openings
7 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
8 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
12 Chapters
PM Session
Closings
10 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.