Monroe v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
11/30/15 – 12/09/15

Summary

In this tobacco litigation proceeding, Florence Monroe claims defendant tobacco companies concealed the dangers of their cigarettes, causing her nicotine addiction and, ultimately, her smoking-related disease.

Outcome

The jury found in favor of plaintiff, awarding $11 million in compensatory damages and apportioning 58% of fault to defendant and 42% to plaintiff. Jurors rejected plaintiff's conspiracy and concealment claims and found punitive damages were not warranted.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$11,000,000
Judge
Martin Fitzpatrick
Jurisdiction
2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Gadsden County Courthouse
Case Number
2013CA-001121
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco, Negligence, Products Liability
Plaintiff
Monroe, Florence
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

NOV
30
DEC
1
DEC
2
DEC
3
DEC
4
DEC
7
DEC
8
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
DEC
9

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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