Subscribe- Defense
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
- Defense
- Philip Morris USA, Inc.
- Represented By:
- Geraghty, William "Bill" (Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP)
Summary
In this tobacco litigation proceeding, Joseph Varner claims defendant tobacco companies concealed the dangers of cigarettes, leading to a smoker's nicotine addiction and smoking-related disease.
Outcome
The jury allocated responsibility as follows:
Philip Morris USA: 25%
Virginia Varner: 75%.
The jury awarded $1.5 million.
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- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $1,500,000
- Judge
- John Murphy
- Jurisdiction
- 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- Judicial Complex
- Industry
- Tobacco
- Practice Area
- Tobacco, Negligence, Products Liability
SESSIONS WITH Joseph Sr. Varner
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AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
10 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
11 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.