Goveia v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
02/06/14 – 02/18/14

Summary

In this Engle Progeny proceeding, Plaintiff John Goveia alleged R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Philip Morris Tobacco Co and Philip Morris USA, Inc of fraudulent concealment of dangers of smoking which led his wife Mary Goveia to get addicted to smoking and resulted in her death from COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
The plaintiff was represented by attorneys Keith Mitnik and Gregory Prysock. The Defense comprised of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris Tobacco Co and Philip Morris USA, Inc. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was represented by attorney Kurt Weaver, Philip Morris Tobacco Company was represented by attorney Walter Cofer and Philip Morris USA, Inc was represented by attorney Deborah Kuchler.

Outcome

Verdict for Plaintiff

Damages: $850,000.00
Phase 2 - $2,250,000.00 RJ Reynolds
$2,250,000.00 Philip Morris

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$5,350,000
Judge
Patricia Doherty
Jurisdiction
9th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Orange County Courthouse
Case Number
2008-CA-000760-O
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Goveia, John
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

FEB
6
FEB
7
FEB
10
FEB
11
FEB
12
FEB
13
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
FEB
14
AM Session
Closings
3 Chapters
FEB
17
FEB
18

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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