R.J. Reynolds, Widow Debate Jury Instructions In Appeal Of New Trial Grant

(October 14, 2019, 4:09 PM EDT) -- WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — During oral arguments Oct. 8 before a Florida appellate panel, a lawyer representing R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Inc. denied that a trial lawyer committed a “gotcha” move during closing arguments of a trial that resulted in a defense verdict that was later reversed by the trial court judge, with a new trial awarded (R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. v. Phyllis Jones, No. 4D18-1132, Fla. App., 4th Dist.)....