Nally v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
05/05/16 – 05/17/16

Summary

In this tobacco litigation proceeding, Marlene Nally claims defendant tobacco company concealed the dangers and addictiveness of its products, leading to the smoking-related illness of Joseph Nally.

Outcome

Percentage of default:

RJ Reynolds - 75%
Joseph Nally, Sr. - 25%

$6 million - Marlene Nally loss of companionship, mental pain and suffering
$12 million - punitive

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$18,000,000
Judge
John Radabaugh
Jurisdiction
10th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Polk County Courthouse
Case Number
2007CA-007627
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco, Products Liability
Plaintiff
Nally, Marlene
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAY
5
MAY
6
MAY
9
MAY
10
MAY
11
MAY
12
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAY
13
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAY
16
MAY
17

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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