Ralph Ballard v. R.J. Reynolds, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
10/12/12 – 10/19/12

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiff Ralph Ballard alleged R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co of fraudulent concealment of dangers of smoking cigarettes manufactured by the company, which led the plaintiff to get addicted to smoking at an early age and also alleged the company of manufacturing defective cigarettes which caused the plaintiff bladder cancer for which he underwent surgery to remove the cancerous tissue and prevent the disease from spreading. The plaintiff claimed that the surgery left him without a bladder or prostate and he was forced to void through a urine bag attached to his abdomen, causing him discomfort, inconvenience and a loss of sexual ability.

The plaintiff was represented by attorney Alex Alvarez. The defendant in this case, R.J. Reynolds was represented by attorneys Benjamine Reid and Amy Furness.

Outcome

Fault: R.J. Reynolds: 55%, Ballard: 45%
Pain/Suffering: 7,800,000
Loss: 750,000

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$8,550,000
Judge
Michael Genden
Jurisdiction
11th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Dade County Courthouse
Case Number
07-30336
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Ballard, Ralph
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
OCT
12
OCT
15
OCT
16
OCT
17
OCT
18
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
OCT
19

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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