Karen Whitney, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.,

VERDICT

Trial
06/05/13 – 06/19/13

Summary

In this Engle Progeny Tobacco Litigation proceeding, plaintiff Karen Whitney alleged R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co and Philip Morris Tobacco Co of fraudulent concealment of dangers of smoking cigarettes manufactured by the companies, which led the plaintiff to get addicted to smoking and of being liable for manufacturing defective cigarettes, which caused the plaintiff Lung cancer.
The plaintiff was represented by attorneys Gregory Prysock, Todd McPharlin, Keith Mitnik, Robert Kelley and Katherine Massa. The defendants in this case were represented by attorneys Mark Heise, Deborah Kuchler, Stanley Davis, Ursula Henninger, Jennifer Kane and Geoffery Michael.

Outcome

Verdict for Defense

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Toby Monaco
Jurisdiction
8th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Alachua Family / Civil Justice Center
Case Number
01 2011 CA 000286
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Whitney, Karen
Defense
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

JUN
5
JUN
6
JUN
10
JUN
11
JUN
12
JUN
13
JUN
14
JUN
17
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
JUN
18
JUN
19

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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