Mealey's (February 18, 2020, 11:32 AM EST) -- WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida jury on Feb. 12 returned a defense verdict for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after hearing from the company that the smoker was surrounded by warnings and had full knowledge of the dangers but chose to continue smoking anyway (Edward Richter, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds, No. 2008-CA-038-650, Fla. Cir., Palm Beach Co.). VIDEO OF THE TRIAL IS AVAILABLE....