The “Florida Supreme Court has agreed to review last year’s Miami appellate court decision that vacated a record-setting $145 billion punitive damage verdict against the nation’s largest cigarette companies.” We’ve had a lot to say over the years about the travesty that is the Engle case: see Jul. 12, 1999; Jul. 18, 2000; Mar. 23, Jun. 24 and Aug. 3, 2003; other posts on this site. (Laurie Cunningham, “Fla. High Court to Review $145 Billion Tobacco Case”, Miami Daily Business Review, May 13).
Fla. Supreme Court to review Engle
The “Florida Supreme Court has agreed to review last year’s Miami appellate court decision that vacated a record-setting $145 billion punitive damage verdict against the nation’s largest cigarette companies.” We’ve had a lot to say over the years about the travesty that is the Engle case: see Jul. 12, 1999; Jul. 18, 2000; Mar. 23, […]
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Florida showdown
Following major victories for lawsuit reform efforts in Georgia and South Carolina this year, attention has shifted to Florida, where the legislature’s session is scheduled to last only through the end of this week. Governor Jeb Bush has proposed an…
Florida showdown
Following major victories for lawsuit reform efforts in Georgia and South Carolina this year, attention has shifted to Florida, where the legislature’s session is scheduled to last only through the end of this week. Governor Jeb Bush has proposed an…
Florida showdown
Following major victories for lawsuit reform efforts in Georgia and South Carolina this year, attention has shifted to Florida, where the legislature’s session is scheduled to last only through the end of this week. Governor Jeb Bush has proposed an…