Sheffield v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

VERDICT

Trial
05/01/17 – 05/12/17

Summary

In this tobacco litigation proceeding, plaintiff claims defendant's concealment of smoking's risks led to nicotine addiction and smoking-related disease.

Outcome

Phase 1 - Verdict is for the Plaintiff: $1.8million

% of Fault: R.J. Reynolds: 60%
Valton Sheffield: 40%

Phase 2 - Jury has reached a verdict for Punitive Damages:

$5-million

Sessions

PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
MAY
11

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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