Marchese v. Philip Morris
VERDICT
Trial
09/21/15 – 10/06/15
Summary
In this tobacco litigation proceeding, Gertrude Marchese claims defendant tobacco companies concealed the dangers of cigarettes, fueling the nicotine addiction of Salvatore Marchese, causing his smoking-related illness.
Outcome
Verdict for Plaintiff - Phase 1 - $1,000,000.00
Phase 2 - RJ Reynolds $250,000.00
Philip Morris $250,000.00
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $1,500,000
- Judge
- John Murphy
- Jurisdiction
- 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- Judicial Complex
- Case Number
- 2013-CV-002849
- Industry
- Tobacco
- Practice Area
- Tobacco, Negligence, Products Liability
Sessions
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:07:45 | Witness Direct Examination | Heimann, Robert | Video Recording | |||
| 00:38:00 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:45:00 | Witness Direct Examination | Pendell, Michael | Marchese, Gertrude | In Person | ||
| 01:42:17 | Break | |||||
| 01:56:44 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 01:56:57 | Witness Direct Examination | Pendell, Michael | Marchese, Gertrude | In Person | ||
| 03:04:14 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 03:05:46 | End of Session |
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
8 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
2 Chapters
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
10 Chapters
PM Session
Closings
11 Chapters
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
4 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es) - Damages
16 Chapters
AM Session
Closings - Damages
7 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict - Damages
4 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.