Levine (Hoffner) v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.
Sep 6, 2022
In this Engle-progeny case, Charles Hoffner suffered coronary artery disease and required heart bypass surgery after decades of smoking. His daughter asserts that Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds are responsible for Hoffner's cigarette addiction, w...
Aug 29, 2022
Jurors last week handed down an $850,000 verdict for the laryngeal cancer death of a long-time Florida smoker, but apportioned only 20% of responsibility to defendant Philip Morris, likely reducing the post-verdict award.
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Aug 25, 2022
Jurors last week cleared a physician assistant of liability in a medical malpractice trial over the blood clot-related death of a Florida woman.
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Aug 19, 2022
In this tobacco trial, Eunice Wlasiuk developed fatal chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, after smoking for decades. Her family asserts that Wlasiuk was addicted to cigarettes, as she continued to smoke even after she was diagnosed wit...
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Med Mal Trial Opens Against Physician Assistant Over Patient's Death From Blood Clot
Aug 17, 2022
Jurors Monday heard competing contentions surrounding the care of a Florida woman who ultimately died from a catastrophic blood clot, as trial opened against a physician assistant and others.
Aug 15, 2022
In this medical malpractice trial, Jacqueline Dinallo suffered from shortness of breath and a severe cough. She sought treatment from Charles Kayat, who allegedly advised Ms. Dinallo to schedule non-emergency imaging rather than urgent hospital ca...
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Aug 10, 2022
In this Engle-progeny case, John Tuttle developed fatal laryngeal cancer after smoking Philip Morris' Marlboro cigarettes for over a decade. Tuttle's family sues Philip Morris, contending that Morris intentionally hid the dangers of smoking from t...
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Jul 22, 2022
Trial over whether a Nelson Mullins attorney committed malpractice in planning an estate worth hundreds of millions ended in mistrial Thursday, after jurors indicated they were deadlocked.
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Sickel v. Philip Morris
Jul 14, 2022
This tobacco trial did not go forward. However, you may be interested in the following tobacco proceedings: Ricapor Hall v. Philip MorrisLagadimas v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.Ruiz v. RJ Reynolds
Jul 7, 2022
Attorneys debated the injuries a Florida man says he suffered in a rear-end collision, as trial began Tuesday against the driver who caused the crash.
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Jul 5, 2022
In this automotive accident trial, Jose Ortiz was hit from behind by a car while stopped at a red light. Ortiz sues driver Gina Uy, claiming that he suffered from lasting neck and shoulder pain as a result of the accident. Attorneys for Ortiz high...
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Jun 24, 2022
A Florida jury handed down a $1 million verdict last week against R.J. Reynolds for the 1997 death of a Florida smoker, but concluded the smoker himself bore the majority of responsibility for his fatal cancer, likely reducing the ultimate damage ...
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