Junious v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
10/05/11 – 10/20/11

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiff Toni Junious (personal representative of the estate of Annie Ingraham) alleged R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Philip Morris Tobacco Co of fraudulent concealment of dangers of smoking cigarettes manufactured by the companies due to which Annie Ingraham got addicted to smoking at an early age and also alleged the companies of being liable of manufacturing defective cigarettes, which caused Mrs. Ingraham Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and resulted in her death in the year, 2008.

The plaintiff was represented by attorneys Alex Alvarez and Tony Paige. The defense in this case comprised of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co and Philip Morris Tobacco Co. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co was represented by attorney Robert Faxon. Philip Morris Tobacco Co was represented by attorneys William Geraghty and Lori Schultz.

Outcome

Jury found for the Defense.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Amy Donner
Jurisdiction
11th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Dade County Courthouse
Case Number
2007-023586-CA-01
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Junious, Toni
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AM Session
Openings
3 Chapters
OCT
5
OCT
6
OCT
7
OCT
11
OCT
12
OCT
13
OCT
14
AM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
PM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
OCT
17
OCT
18
OCT
19
AM Session
Closings
3 Chapters
OCT
20

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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