Higgs v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Inc.

232 May 6, 2026 No. 362 IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF OREGON GARY WALTER HIGGS, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, INC., a foreign corporation, Defendant-Appellant, and WEST LINN NORTH LIQUOR STORE et al., Defendants. Multnomah County Circuit Court 19CV22906; A180635 Angela F. Lucero, Judge. Argued and submitted December 6, 2024. Brian C. Lea argued the cause for appellant. Also on the briefs were Brian R. Talcott, Charles R.A. Morse, and Jones Day. James S. Coon argued the cause for respondent. Also on the brief was Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost. Before Ortega,…