Robert Gore v. RJ Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
03/16/15 – 03/26/15

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Summary

In this Engle progeny lawsuit, plaintiff, the widower of Gloria Gore, alleges defendant tobacco companies are responsible for her smoking addiction, which caused the carotid stenosis and lung cancer that led to her death. Defendants contend Gloria Gore chose to smoke, despite knowing the risks and was not addicted to nicotine. Defendants also contend that her carotid stenosis, the illness that is the lynchpin to her inclusion in the Engle class, was likely caused by factors unrelated to smoking, such as high cholesterol and a family history of heart disease.

Outcome

$2 million in compensatory damages, no punitives.

Allocation of responsibility:

Gloria Gore: 54%
R.J. Reynolds: 23%
Philip Morris: 23%

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$2,000,000
Judge
Cynthia Cox
Jurisdiction
19th Judicial District of Florida
Court
Indian River County Circuit Court
Case Number
08-10052
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Gore, Robert
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

PM Session
Openings
3 Chapters
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAR
16
MAR
17
MAR
18
MAR
19
MAR
20
MAR
23
MAR
24
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAR
25
MAR
26

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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