Kaplan v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
07/15/15 – 08/07/15

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiff claims defendant's concealment of smoking;s dangers led to addiction and disease.

Outcome

Phase 1 - Verdict for Plaintiff
$1,028,000.00

Phase 2 - $800,000.00

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$1,828,000
Judge
John Murphy
Jurisdiction
17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Judicial Complex
Case Number
08-19469
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Products Liability
Plaintiff
Kaplan, Lillian
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

JUL
22
JUL
23
JUL
24
JUL
27
JUL
28
JUL
29
JUL
30
JUL
31
AUG
3
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
2 Chapters
AUG
4
AUG
5
AUG
6
AUG
7

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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