Maestas v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
10/29/21 – 11/09/21

Summary

In this tobacco case, plaintiff seeks to recover damages related to claims of smoking-related disease.

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Outcome

Verdict for Plaintiff.
Total damages: $215,000.

Apportionment of fault:
R.J. Reynolds: 50%
Roy Jackson: 50%

Case Information
Attorneys
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Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$215,000
Case Number
D-101-CV-2019-02132
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Expert Witnesses
    Lay Witnesses

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