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Cohen v. R.J. Reynolds

Trial   03/03/10 – 03/24/10

Case Number
07-11515
Status
Concluded - Verdict
Industry
Tobacco
Practice Area
Tort Law, Products Liability, Toxic Torts, Tobacco
Judge
Jeffrey Streitfeld
Court
Judicial Complex
Jurisdiction
17th Judicial Circuit of Florida

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Description

Cohen v. RJ Reynolds is an Engle-progeny tobacco trial Robin Cohen's husband was a smoker who died of cancer in 1994.

The defense argued that Mr. Cohen died of cancer of the pleura, not lung cancer, and therefore Cohen was not a victim of lung cancer caused by smoking.

The jury found that Mr. Cohen died of lung cancer and awarded compensatory and punitive damages of $30M.

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View a free video clip from the case:
Stephanie Parker cross examines Dr. Gary M. Straus -- Clip 1

Sessions
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

March 24 - AM Session
Punitive Verdict
March 23 - PM Session
Not in Session
March 19 - AM Session
Not in Session
March 19 - PM Session
Not in Session
March 15 - AM Session
Not in Session
March 15 - PM Session
Not in Session
March 12 - AM Session
Not in Session
March 12 - PM Session
Not in Session
March 10 - PM Session
Verdict
Description Attorney Witness Presence
00:00:18 00:00:18 Reading of the Verdict
March 5 - AM Session
Not in Session
March 5 - PM Session
Not in Session
March 3 - AM Session
Not in Session

Parties & Attorneys

Plaintiff

Cohen, Robin

Defense

RJ Reynolds

Witnesses