Ruiz v. R.J. Reynolds

Summary

In this tobacco case, Ofelia Ruiz suffered from lung cancer after smoking cigarettes for decades. Her family claims that R.J. Reynolds is responsible for this cancer, despite Ruiz having never smoked R.J. Reynolds' cigarettes.

Ruiz's family argues that, while she may not have smoked Reynolds-brand cigarettes, she was still affected by messaging. Their attorneys accuse R.J. Reynolds of engaging in an industry-wide conspiracy to conceal the dangers of cigarettes, leading to Ruiz continuing to smoke other brands of cigarettes while unaware of the risks.

Representatives for Reynolds argue that Ruiz was unable to read Reynolds' conspiracy-related messaging, as it was only published in English.

Outcome

Verdict For Defense.