Cases & Deals

  • Home
  • Practices
  • R.J. Reynolds obtains summary judgment in 40-count wrongful death action

Share

R.J. Reynolds obtains summary judgment in 40-count wrongful death action

December 2008

Client(s) R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

Jones Day represented R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in a 40-count survival and wrongful death action alleging that the decedent's lengthy smoking history caused his lung cancer and, ultimately, his death. Plaintiff sought compensatory and punitive damages for a variety of claims based on fraud, negligence, failure to warn, and strict liability. After extensive discovery, the trial court awarded Reynolds complete summary judgment finding that the plaintiff lacked sufficient evidence to support the necessary elements of her claims.

Strang v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (N.D. Ill.2008)

Contacts

Before sending, please note:

Information on www.jonesday.com is for general use and is not legal advice. The mailing of this email is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Anything that you send to anyone at our Firm will not be confidential or privileged unless we have agreed to represent you. If you send this email, you confirm that you have read and understand this notice.