- Plaintiff
- Phelps, John
- Defense
- Publix Super Market
- Represented By:
- Hohnbaum, Cory (King & Spalding, LLP)
- Defense
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
- Represented By:
- Price, Patrick (King & Spalding, LLP)
Phelps v. R.J. Reynolds
VERDICT
Trial
05/09/22 – 05/17/22
Summary
In this tobacco case, plaintiff seeks compensation for injuries he claims were suffered due to defendant's manufacture and marketing of cigarettes.
Outcome
Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $150,000.
Apportionment of fault:
John Phelps: 90%
R.J. Reynolds: 10%
Publix: 0%
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $150,000
- Judge
- Jose Rodriguez
- Jurisdiction
- 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- Dade County Courthouse
- Lay Witnesses
- Expert Witnesses
Sessions
AM Session
Openings
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:57:10 | Break | |||||
| 01:07:21 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 01:19:37 | Opening Statement | Carr, Austin | ||||
| 02:33:29 | End of Session |
PM Session
Openings
8 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
7 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
8 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
7 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
AM Session
Closings
9 Chapters
PM Session
Other
4 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
4 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.