Landi v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
05/18/18 – 06/08/18

Summary

In this tobacco litigation case, plaintiff claims defendant cigarette makers hid the dangers of their products, which caused nicotine addiction and smoking-related disease.

Outcome

Phase 1 Verdict - $8,000,000.00

35% Rj. Reynolds at fault
35% Philip Morris at fault
30% Marion landi at fault

Phase 2 Verdict - $12,000,000.00

7,000,000 - RJ. Reynolds
5,000,000 - Philip Morris

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$20,000,000
Judge
Michael Robinson
Jurisdiction
17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Judicial Complex
Case Number
2008-CV-025814
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco, Products Liability, Negligence
Plaintiff
Landi, Herbert
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Defense
Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAY
18
MAY
21
MAY
22
MAY
23
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAY
24
MAY
25
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
MAY
29
MAY
30
MAY
31
JUN
1
JUN
2
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
JUN
6
JUN
7
PM Session
Verdict - Damages
2 Chapters
JUN
8

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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