- Plaintiff
- O'Hara, Colette
- Represented By:
- Avera, Mark (Avera & Smith)
- Smith, Rodney (Avera & Smith)
- Defense
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
- Represented By:
- Monde, David (Jones Day (Atlanta))
Colette O'Hara v RJ Reynolds
VERDICT
Trial
08/27/15 – 09/11/15
Summary
The basis for this lawsuit in Escambia County is the claim that the tobacco defendants are liable for the illness of the plaintiff, in this Engle progeny case.
Outcome
Verdict for Plaintiff:
Loss Of Earnings $168,822.00
Loss Of Support $524,089.00
Compensatory Damages -
Colette Ohara $10 MIllion.
Valerie Ohara $2 Million.
Michael Ohara $2 Million.
Comparative Fault:
RJR 85%
Gary Ohara 15%
Punitive Damages Finding - Yes
Punitive Amount: $20,000,000.00
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $34,697,000
- Judge
- Michael Jones
- Jurisdiction
- 1st Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building
- Case Number
- 2007-CA-003065
- Industry
- Practice Area
- Expert Witnesses
- Lay Witnesses
Sessions
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.