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

VERDICT

Trial
04/29/16 – 05/12/16

Summary

In this Engle progeny proceeding, George Dion is suing defendant tobacco manufacturers, claiming that they concealed the health effects of smoking and fueled the addiction of Marion Dion, leading to Marion Dion's smoking-related disease.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff -

Phase 1
Fault: RJR 75% - Dion 25%
$12,000,000.00

Phase 2
$30,000.00

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$12,030,000
Judge
Diana Moreland
Jurisdiction
12th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center
Case Number
13CA5673
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Products Liability, Negligence
Plaintiff
Dion, George
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

APR
29
MAY
2
MAY
3
MAY
4
MAY
6
MAY
9
MAY
10
AM Session
Other
3 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAY
11
PM Session
Other
3 Chapters
MAY
12

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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