Campbell v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.,

VERDICT

Trial
05/06/13 – 05/22/13

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiff John Campbell (personal representative of the estate of Judy Campbell) alleged RJ Reynolds and Philip Morris Tobacco Co of fraudulent concealment of dangers of smoking cigarettes manufactured by the companies which led his wife Judy Campbell to get addicted to smoking and of being liable of manufacturing defecting cigarettes which resulted in Mrs. Campbell’s death due to Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The plaintiff was represented by attorneys William Wichmann and Mark Millard. The defense in this case comprised of RJ Reynolds and Philip Morris Tobacco Co. RJ Reynolds was represented by attorney Kurt Weaver, Philip Morris Tobacco Co was represented by attorney Walter Cofer.

Outcome

Verdict for the Defense

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Steven Selph
Jurisdiction
10th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Polk County Courthouse
Case Number
2011-CA-005960
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Campbell, John
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAY
10
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
4 Chapters
MAY
13
MAY
14
MAY
15
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
MAY
16
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
4 Chapters
MAY
17
MAY
20
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
4 Chapters
MAY
21
MAY
22

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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