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R.J. REYNOLDS COMPANY

Company Details

Entity Name: R.J. REYNOLDS COMPANY
Jurisdiction: FLORIDA
Filing Type: Domestic Profit
Status: Inactive
Date Filed: 15 May 1967 (58 years ago)
Document Number: 316790
FEI/EIN Number 000000000
Address: 940 ESCOBAR, CORAL GABLES, FL
Mail Address: 940 ESCOBAR, CORAL GABLES, FL
Place of Formation: FLORIDA

Agent

Name Role Address
PALMS, PETER J. Agent 940 ESCOBAR, CORAL GABLES, FL

President

Name Role Address
REYNOLDS, R. J. President ., CORAL GABLES, FL

Director

Name Role Address
REYNOLDS, R. J. Director ., CORAL GABLES, FL
WALL, HERBERT Director ., MIAMI, FL

Secretary

Name Role Address
WALL, HERBERT Secretary ., MIAMI, FL

Events

Event Type Filed Date Value Description
DISSOLVED BY PROCLAMATION 1971-06-28 No data No data

Court Cases

Title Case Number Docket Date Status
YVONNE BANKS, as Personal Representative, etc. VS R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, et al. 4D2014-2088 2014-06-05 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County
08-80000 (19)

Parties

Name YVONNE BANKS
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Ryan Witte, David F. Northrip, BRIAN A. JACKSON, Bard D. Rockenbach, DALE M. JOHNSON, Jonathan Gdanski, SEAN LAANE, Stacey Elaine Deere, Mark Jurgen Heise, Geoffrey Jonathan Michael
Name ESTATE OF GEORGE BANKS
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name TOBACCO LITIGATION/ENGLE
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name R.J. REYNOLDS COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Stephanie E. Parker, Mark Jurgen Heise, Eric L. Lundt, Maria H. Ruiz, Philip Robbins Green, JOHN FACHET YARBER, GORDON JAMES, Kelly Ann Luther, Paul R. Reichert, Giselle G. Manseur, Andrew S. Brenner, JOHN M. WALKER
Name Hon. Jack B. Tuter
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Clerk - Broward
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2016-12-22
Type Record
Subtype Returned Exhibits
Description Returned Exhibits
Docket Date 2016-11-18
Type Misc. Events
Subtype West Publishing
Description West Publishing
Docket Date 2016-11-18
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2016-10-20
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Order Granting Attorney Fees-Offer Judg. ~ ORDERED that the appellee R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company's February 15, 2016 motion for attorneys' fees is granted conditioned on the trial court determining that appellee R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company is entitled to fees under section 768.79, Florida Statutes (2016) and, if so, setting the amount of the attorneys' fees to be awarded for this appellate case. If a motion for rehearing is filed in this court, then services rendered in connection with the motion, including, but not limited to, preparation of a responsive pleading, shall be taken into account in computing the amount of the fee.
Docket Date 2016-10-20
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Affirmed
Description Affirmed - Per Curiam Affirmed
Docket Date 2016-10-18
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Oral Argument Date Set
Description Oral Argument Date Set ~ 4DCA
Docket Date 2016-07-14
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description ORD-Setting Oral Argument ~ This case is set for Oral Argument on October 18, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. for 15 minutes per side. The court calendars can be viewed on this court's website at HYPERLINK "http://www.4dca.org" www.4dca.org. Attorneys not registered with this court¿s eDCA and pro se parties are required to file a "Notice of Receipt of Oral Argument" within ten (10) days from the date of this order, acknowledging they have received this order.
Docket Date 2016-02-25
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO R.J. REYNOLDS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2016-02-22
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2016-02-22
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Request for Oral Argument
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2016-02-15
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ (RESPONSE FILED 2/25/16)
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2016-02-12
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2016-02-12
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ (RESPONSE FILED 2/22/16)
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2016-02-05
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description ORD-Reply Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellant's February 3, 2016 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within ten (10) days from the date of this order. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it will be subject to being stricken, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellant is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the reply brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant.
Docket Date 2016-02-03
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2016-01-04
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Reply Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Reply Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 02/03/16
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2015-12-14
Type Record
Subtype Supplemental Record
Description Supplemental Records
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-12-14
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion to Supplement Record & EOT/Toll Briefing
Description Order Granting Motion to Supplement the Record ~ ORDERED that appellees' December 3, 2015 unopposed second motion to supplement the record is granted. The supplemental record is deemed filed as of the date of this order.
Docket Date 2015-12-10
Type Record
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix to Brief ~ TO ANSWER BRIEF
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-12-10
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-12-03
Type Record
Subtype Supplemental Record
Description Supplemental Records ~ FIVE (5) VOLUMES
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-12-03
Type Motions Relating to Records
Subtype Motion to Supplement Record
Description Motion To File Supplemental Record
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-12-03
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ **FINAL** ORDERED that appellees/cross-appellants' November 24, 2015 amended unopposed motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer/cross-initial brief within five (5) days from the date of this order. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. This is the final extension of time that will be permitted for this purpose; further,ORDERED that appellees' December 2, 2015 unopposed motion to supplement the record on appeal is granted. The supplemental record is deemed filed as of the date of this order.
Docket Date 2015-12-02
Type Motions Relating to Records
Subtype Motion to Supplement Record
Description Motion To File Supplemental Record
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-11-24
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ **SEE AMENDED MOTION**
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-10-29
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 11/29/15
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-09-22
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 10/30/15
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-08-27
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 9/30/15
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-07-30
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance ~ & DESIGNATION OF EMAIL ADDRESS
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2015-07-28
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 08/31/15 (ANSWER/CROSS-INITIAL)
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2015-07-06
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2015-06-05
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellant's May 22, 2015 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. This is the final extension of time that will be permitted for this purpose.
Docket Date 2015-05-22
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2015-04-24
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 28 DAYS TO 05/22/15
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2015-04-14
Type Record
Subtype Exhibits
Description Received Exhibits ~ (1) ONE ENVELOPE
On Behalf Of Clerk - Broward
Docket Date 2015-04-10
Type Record
Subtype Exhibits
Description Received Exhibits
On Behalf Of Clerk - Broward
Docket Date 2015-03-24
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 04/24/15
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2015-03-19
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ VOLS. 1-39
Docket Date 2015-02-23
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 03/25/15
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2015-01-21
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 32 DAYS TO 2/23/15
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2014-12-17
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description ORD-Grant EOT to Complete ROA ~ ORDERED that the clerk's motion filed December 9, 2014 for extension of time is granted, and the time for the clerk of the circuit court to prepare the record on appeal and serve the index thereto is hereby extended fifteen (15) days from the date of this order. All other time frames are hereby extended accordingly. See Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.300(b).
Docket Date 2014-12-09
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description Motion Extension of Time To File Record ~ (GRANTED 12/17/14)
Docket Date 2014-11-06
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description ORD-Grant EOT to Complete ROA ~ ORDERED that the clerk's motion filed October 27, 2014, for extension of time, is granted and the time for the clerk of the circuit court to prepare the record on appeal and serve the index thereto is hereby extended thirty (30) days from the date of this order. All other time frames are hereby extended accordingly. See Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.300(b).
Docket Date 2014-10-27
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description Motion Extension of Time To File Record ~ (GRANTED 11/6/14)
Docket Date 2014-08-29
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description ORD-Grant EOT to Complete ROA ~ ORDERED that the clerk's motion filed August 28, 2014, for extension of time is granted, and the time for the clerk of the circuit court to prepare the record on appeal and serve the index thereto is hereby extended sixty (60) days from the date of this order. All other time frames are hereby extended accordingly. See Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.300(b).
Docket Date 2014-08-28
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description Motion Extension of Time To File Record
Docket Date 2014-07-31
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time for Record & EOT/Toll Briefing
Description Grant EOT Record & Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant's unopposed motion filed July 25, 2014, for extension of time is granted, and the time for the clerk of the circuit court to prepare the record on appeal and serve the index thereto is hereby extended thirty (30) days from the date of this order. All other time frames are hereby extended accordingly. See Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.300(b).
Docket Date 2014-07-25
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time for Record & EOT/Toll Briefing
Description Motion for Extension of Time for Record & Brief
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2014-07-17
Type Record
Subtype Exhibits
Description Received Exhibits ~ (1) ONE CD ROM
Docket Date 2014-07-17
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Filing
Description Notice of Filing ~ DVD-ROM CONTAINING EXCERPTS OF ENGLE RECORD
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2014-07-14
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement ~ AE Eric L. Lundt 0861715
Docket Date 2014-07-14
Type Order
Subtype Order on Miscellaneous Motion
Description Grant Miscellaneous Motion ~ ORDERED that appellee, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company's agreed motion filed June 19, 2014, for leave to physically file DVD-ROM containing excerpts of Engle record is hereby granted, and appellee is permitted to physically file, directly with this Court, a copy of the DVD-ROM that is part of the record of this case and contains excerpts of the record in Engle v. Liggett Group, Inc., 945 So. 2d 1246 (Fla. 2006) within ten (10) days from the date of the entry of this order.
Docket Date 2014-07-07
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement ~ AA Bard D. Rockenbach 0771783
Docket Date 2014-06-19
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description ORD-Pay filing Fee - Cross-Appeal - 10 days ~ A Notice of Cross-Appeal was filed in the lower tribunal on June 9, 2014. The $295.00 filing fee, or a circuit court clerk's determination of indigent status, did not accompany the Notice of Cross-Appeal as required by section 35.22(3)(b), Florida Statutes (2009) and Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.110(b). The filing fee is due and payable at the time of filing REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CROSS-APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED, appellee/cross-appellant shall pay the $295.00 filing fee or file the circuit court clerk's determination of indigent status in this Court within ten (10) days from the date of the entry of this order. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of the cross-appeal and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the notice of cross-appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the cross-appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Florida Department of Banking and Finance for collection.
Docket Date 2014-06-19
Type Record
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix ~ TO MISC. MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PHYSICALLY FILE DVD-ROM
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2014-06-19
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description Miscellaneous Motion ~ FOR LEAVE TO PHYSICALLY FILE DVD-ROM CONTAINING EXCERPTS OF ENGLE RECORD (GRANTED 7/14/14)
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS
Docket Date 2014-06-11
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Cross Appeal
Description Notice of Cross Appeal ~ CERT.COPY; FILED 6/9/14
Docket Date 2014-06-10
Type Order
Subtype Order to Register/Update eDCA
Description Counsel to register with eDCA ~ Be advised that Mark J. Heise has failed to comply with this Court¿s Administrative Order No. 2013-01, requiring counsel of record to register with the Fourth District Court of Appeal¿s electronic filing system to receive electronic copies of court communications, including but not limited to orders.You are further advised that to receive all communications from this Court in electronic form you must register at www.4dca.org or https://edca.4dca.org.Unless you obtain a hardship waiver of the registration requirement the Clerk of the Court shall cease mailing paper copies of all communications from the Court to you after ten (10) days from the date of this order.Paper copies can be obtained by completing a Copy Request Form located at www.4dca.org.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Marshal, Daniel DiGiacomo, 4th District Court of Appeal, 1525 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, telephone (561)242-2000; 1-800-955-8771(TDD): or 1-800-955-8770(V) via Florida Relay Service, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Docket Date 2014-06-10
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date 2014-06-05
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of YVONNE BANKS
Docket Date 2014-06-05
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300

Date of last update: 01 Jan 2025

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