Hatziyannakis v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
02/02/11 – 02/15/11

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiff Despinda Hatziyannakis (personal representative of the estate of Chris Hatziyannakis) alleged R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co of fraudulent concealment of dangers of smoking cigarettes manufactured by the company which led her husband Chris Hatziyannakis to get addicted to smoking at an early age. The plaintiff also alleged the company of manufacturing defective cigarettes which caused Mr. Hatziyannaskis lung cancer and resulted in his death in 1993.
The plaintiff was represented by attorney Crane Johnstone. The defendant in this case, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co was represented by attorney Kenneth Reilly.

The jury allocated 68% fault to the plaintiff, and awarded economic damages of $114,609, general damages of $155,000, and no punitive damages.

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Outcome

Fault: 32%- Philip Morris, 68%- Plaintiff
Despinda's Loss: 75,000-Past, 50,000-Future
Jim's Loss: 20,000-Past, 10,000-Future
Economic Damages: 114,406
Punitive Damages: No

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$269,406
Judge
Jeffrey Streitfeld
Jurisdiction
17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Judicial Complex
Case Number
CACE07036751
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco, Products Liability, Toxic Torts, Negligence, Tort Law
Plaintiff
Hatziyannakis, Despinda
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

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2
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3
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9
PM Session
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15

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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