Hubbird v. R J Reynolds Tobacco Co

VERDICT

Trial
08/14/14 – 08/29/14

Summary

In this Engle progeny lawsuit, plaintiff, the stepdaughter of David R. Ellsworth, claims defendant is responsible for Ellsworth's smoking addiction, which ultimately caused the lung cancer that led to his death.

Outcome

Fault:
Ellsworth- 50%, RJ Reynolds- 50%

Damages:
Pain and Suffering - $3,000,000.00

Phase 2 - Punitive damages - $25,000,000.00

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$28,000,000
Judge
Victoria Sigler
Jurisdiction
11th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Dade County Courthouse
Case Number
2012-18904-CA-01
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Hubbird, Sherri
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

PM Session
Openings
3 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
AUG
14
AUG
15
AUG
18
AUG
19
AUG
20
AUG
22
AUG
25
AUG
26
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
AUG
27
AUG
28
AUG
29

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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