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Hawaii Court Hands Down Hefty Verdict Against Tobacco Company Defendant in Throat Cancer Trial

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In a recent case pending in Hawaii state court, a husband and wife sued a tobacco company defendant for various claims related to its manufacturing and marketing of tobacco cigarettes, including strict products liability,...more

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The Evolving Landscape of Federal Preemption in Failure to Warn Claims

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For over three decades, federal preemption of state failure to warn claims has served as a powerful defense in strict liability tort cases. Courts have consistently dismissed lawsuits challenging the adequacy of warnings for...more

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Results in Toxic Exposure/Product Liability Trials Continue Trend of Irrational "Nuclear" Verdicts

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“Nuclear” verdicts are awards that are exceptionally high, eclipsing what would be a rational, reasonable, or expected amount based on the evidence. Three recent jury verdicts awarding unreasonably large compensatory and...more

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Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Economic Loss Doctrine Only Applies to Products Liability Cases; Reverses Appeals Court’s Expansion

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The Tennessee Supreme Court recently issued an important decision making clear that in a breach of contract dispute, the aggrieved party may recover more in damages than the parties’ contract permits, such as punitive,...more

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Products Liability Series: When Are Punitive Damages Awarded?

When are punitive damages awarded? Under Arkansas law, a statute affixes the standard for awarding punitive damages, and the key element is a showing of express or implied malice. Under this rule, punitive damages are...more

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Products Liability Series: Can a Plaintiff Pursue Punitive Damages From Multiple Defendants?

Can a plaintiff pursue punitive damages from multiple defendants? Yes, but this comes with significant limitations for the plaintiff. Pursuing relief from multiple defendants generally results in the conclusion that joint...more

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