Ryan v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
04/10/15 – 04/21/15

Summary

In this Engle progeny tobacco suit, plaintiffs Thomas and Bettye Ryan claim that defendant tobacco manufacturers concealed the dangers of smoking cigarettes, fueling nicotine addiction and leading to smoking-related health problems.

Outcome

Verdict for the plaintiff.

The $21.5 million compensatory award includes:

$16.5 million to Thomas Ryan.
$5 million to Bettye Ryan.

Liability was apportioned as follows:
R.J. Reynolds: 65%
Thomas Ryan: 35%

Phase 2 - Punitive - $25,000,000.00

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$46,500,000
Judge
John Murphy
Jurisdiction
17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Judicial Complex
Case Number
2008-CV-022579
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Negligence, Products Liability
Plaintiff
Ryan, Thomas & Bettye
Defense
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

APR
10
APR
13
APR
14
APR
15
APR
16
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
APR
17
APR
20
APR
21

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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