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Closing arguments heard in trial of cigarette makers accused of woman's lung problems
FORT LAUDERDALE – Closing arguments began Wednesday in a trial accusing cigarette makers Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds of fraud, conspiracy and responsibility for a woman’s nicotine addiction that resulted in her developing lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). -
Defense questions plaintiff about personal choice decisions in Philip Morris trial
FORT LAUDERDALE - Attorneys defending cigarette makers Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds on Thursday sought to portray plaintiff Karla Zingaro as knowing about the dangers of smoking early in her life but who disregarded the warnings and smoked anyway. -
Defense in Philip Morris trial says smoking danger was known early
FORT LAUDERDALE – The defense in a trial accusing cigarette maker Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds of damaging a woman’s lungs through addictive nicotine on Friday built on its case that the dangers of smoking were well known by the public for a long time. -
Pulmonologist says Zingaro tobacco addicted as defense calls star plaintiff witness biased
FORT LAUDERDALE – A pulmonologist on Wednesday told a jury that plaintiff Karla Zingaro’s nicotine addiction kept her from being able to quit smoking for a long time and the damage done to her lungs is like trying to walk up a flight of stairs while breathing through a straw. -
Tobacco researcher says 1 in 2 heavy smokers will die at Philip Morris-R.J. Reynolds trial
FORT LAUDERDALE – A tobacco industry researcher called as a plaintiff witness in a lawsuit accusing Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds of causing a woman’s lung cancer described an alleged conspiracy of cigarette-makers to deny the truth including a 1950s confidential statement from a tobacco official that read, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could produce a cancer-free cigarette?” -
Davie woman alleges individuals failed to complete work on home
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Davie homeowner alleges two individuals hired to complete work on her home failed to start or complete the work. -
Man alleges injuries after collision on Coconut Creek Parkway
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Davie motorist is seeking more than $15,000 in damages after a collision in Coconut Creek. -
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. accused of breach of contract regarding claim
FORT LAUDERDALE – The owner of a Deerfield Beach property claims its insurer didn't adequately cover damages the property sustained because of wat -
Jury's one-hour decision surprises tobacco industry researcher
DELAND – Jurors spent less than an hour to rule in favor of R.J. Reynolds, a tobacco company recently blamed for the death of a former Florida health department worker. -
7th Judicial Circuit's newest judge says 'public service is a high calling'
DELAND – Judge Ray Lee Smith, now a couple of weeks into his newly appointed seat on the bench of Florida's 7th Judicial Circuit, had some advice for up-and-coming attorneys and public service during a recent interview.