Augustin Gonzalez, et al. v. Philip Morris, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

VERDICT

Trial
01/28/14 – 02/06/14

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco litigation proceeding, the plaintiff (personal representative from the estate of Augustin Gonzalez) had alleged tobacco giants Philip Morris Tobacco Co and RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co of fraudulent concealment and manufacturing cigarettes that caused the plaintiff to get addicted to smoking and later his death due to lung cancer.

The Plaintiff and others joining plaintiffs, were represented by attorneys Stuart Ratzan, Richard Diaz, JB Harris and Carlos Santisteban. The defense was comprised of Tobacco giants Philip Morris Tobacco Co and RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. Philip Morris Tobacco Co was represented by attorneys William Geraghty and Frank Cruz-Alvarez and RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co was represented by attorney Harold Gordon.

Outcome

Verdict for Defense

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Stanford Blake
Jurisdiction
11th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Dade County Courthouse
Case Number
08-517-CA-08
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Gonzalez,
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

JAN
28
JAN
29
JAN
30
JAN
31
FEB
3
FEB
4
FEB
5
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
FEB
6

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full except noted sections that were not recorded.

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