Rogers v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

OPINION

RILEY, Judge

STATEMENT OF THE CASE1

Plaintiff-Appellant Yvonne Rogers (Yvonne), individually and as Executrix of the Estate of her late husband, Richard Rogers (Richard), appeals an adverse jury verdict on the strict liability and wrongful death claims against cigarette manufacturers and distributors; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris Incorporated, The American Tobacco Company, and Lig-gett Group, Incorporated (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Defendants”).

We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings in accordance with this opinion.

ISSUES

Rogers…