Jewett v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
05/05/11 – 05/20/11

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco litigation proceeding, Thomas Jewett (personal representative of the estate of Barbara Jewett) alleged Liggett Group, Philip Morris Tobacco Co., R.J. Reynolds and Lorillard Tobacco Co of fraudulent concealment of dangers of smoking cigarettes manufactured by the companies, which got plaintiff’s wife Barbara Jewett to get addicted to smoking at an early age. The plaintiff also alleged the companies of manufacturing defective cigarettes which resulted in Mrs. Jewett’s death due to emphysema (COPD) in the year 2006.

The plaintiff was represented by attorneys Norwood Wilner, Richard Lantinberg, Janna Blasingame Custer and James Matthews. The defence in this case comprises of Liggett Group, Philip Morris Tobacco Co, R.J. Reynolds and Lorillard Tobacco Co. Liggett Group was represented by attorney Kelly Luther. Philip Morris Tobacco Co was represented by Roger Geary. R J Reynolds was represented by attorneys Peter Biersteker and Jonathan Engram. Lorillard Tobacco Co was represented by attorneys Daniel Weiner.


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Outcome

Fault: RJ Reynolds-20%, Lorillard-10%, Plaintiff-70%
Economic: 692,981
Thomas Jewett's Loss: 400,000

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$1,492,981
Judge
Charles Arnold
Jurisdiction
4th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Duval County Courthouse (Seagate Mall Annex)
Case Number
2007-CA-012087
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco, Products Liability, Toxic Torts, Tort Law, Negligence
Plaintiff
Jewett, Thomas
Defense
Liggett Group Inc.
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Defense
Lorillard Tobacco Co
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAY
5
MAY
6
MAY
9
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
2 Chapters
MAY
10
PM Session
Closings
2 Chapters
MAY
11
AM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
MAY
12
MAY
13
MAY
16
MAY
17
MAY
18
MAY
19
MAY
20

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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