Robert Gore v. RJ Reynolds

MISTRIAL

Trial
08/14/14 – 08/27/14

Summary

In this Engle progeny lawsuit, plaintiff, the widower of Gloria Gore, alleges defendant tobacco companies are responsible for her smoking addiction, which caused the carotid stenosis and lung cancer that led to her death. Defendants contend Gloria Gore chose to smoke, despite knowing the risks and was not addicted to nicotine. Defendants also contend that her carotid stenosis, the illness that is the lynchpin to her inclusion in the Engle class, was likely caused by factors unrelated to smoking, such as high cholesterol and a family history of heart disease.

Outcome

CONCLUDED AS MISTRIAL
Fault:

Gloria Gore - 80%
Philip Morris - 15%
R.J. Reynolds - 5%

Compensatory Damages - $0

Punitive Damages:

Philip Morris - Yes
R.J. Reynolds - Yes

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Cynthia Cox
Jurisdiction
19th Judicial District of Florida
Court
Indian River County Circuit Court
Case Number
08-10052
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tobacco
Plaintiff
Gore, Robert
Defense
Philip Morris Tobacco Co
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AUG
14
AUG
18
AUG
19
AUG
20
AUG
21
AUG
22
AUG
25
AM Session
Other
3 Chapters
AM Session
Other
3 Chapters
AUG
26
AUG
27

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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