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Engle progeny litigation in Florida: 2009-2013
Learning Objectives:
Identify trends in jurors' reaction to learning the details about tobacco industry misconduct. Analyze the tobacco companies "blame-the-victim" approach to litigation and compare it with the companies' public relations claims.
Keywords: Tobacco Litigation, Tobacco Industry
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Active in tobacco control since 1979 and a lawyer since 1980, I have focused on legal issues, including both legislation and litigation, in my advocacy for stronger tobacco control measures. For decades, I have publicly provided analysis on tobacco litigation to reporters and to colleagues at conferences. Since 1979, I have worked at the state and local level in Massachusetts for the adoption and enforcement of comprehensive tobacco control policies.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.