Quackenbush v. R.J. Reynolds

VERDICT

Trial
11/08/17 – 11/20/17

Summary

Attorneys Wednesday sparred over whether a Marine Corps vet was duped by tobacco marketing into a decades-long cigarette addiction that led to his lung cancer death, as trial opened against R.J. Reynolds, makers of the cigarettes the Florida man smoked.

Outcome

Verdict For Plaintiff:

Comparative Fault -
Robert Quackenbush 80%
RJ Reynolds 20%

Damages:
Lost Earnings
Robert Quackenbush $27,152.00
Kathleen Quackenbush $31,000.00
Loss Of Companionship $300,000.00

Total $358,152.00

Punitive Damages : Yes

Phase 2 Verdict:

Punitive Damages $930,000.00

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$1,288,152
Judge
Robert Rouse
Jurisdiction
7th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Volusia County Courthouse
Case Number
2007 12188 CIDL
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco, Products Liability
Plaintiff
Quackenbush, Kathleen
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

NOV
8
NOV
9
NOV
13
NOV
14
NOV
15
NOV
16
PM Session
Other
3 Chapters
NOV
17
NOV
20

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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