Haliburton v R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
12/03/14 – 12/19/14

Summary

In this Engle progeny case, plaintiff Dorothy Haliburton claims that defendant R.J. Reynolds concealed the dangers of smoking while furthering the addiction of Andrew Haliburton, which caused his smoking-related respiratory disease.

Outcome

The defense prevailed after the jury determined that Andrew Haliburton suffered from COPD prior to May 5, 1990, and that he should have known that the disease was likely caused by his smoking.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Meenu Sasser
Jurisdiction
15th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Palm Beach County Courthouse
Case Number
502008CA000703
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Negligence, Products Liability
Plaintiff
Haliburton, Dorothy
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

DEC
3
DEC
4
DEC
5
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
DEC
8
DEC
9
DEC
10
DEC
11
DEC
12
DEC
15
DEC
16
DEC
17
DEC
18
DEC
19

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