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VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.

Company Details

Entity Name: VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Jurisdiction: FLORIDA
Filing Type: Foreign Profit
Status: Active
Date Filed: 07 Oct 1999 (25 years ago)
Document Number: F99000005186
FEI/EIN Number 650949535
Address: 4400 Biscayne Blvd., MIAMI, FL, 33137-3212, US
Mail Address: 4400 Biscayne Blvd., MIAMI, FL, 33137-3212, US
Place of Formation: DELAWARE

Agent

Name Role
C T CORPORATION SYSTEM Agent

Director

Name Role Address
LORBER HOWARD M Director 4400 Biscayne Blvd., MIAMI, FL, 331373212
LAMPEN RICHARD J Director 4400 Biscayne Blvd., MIAMI, FL, 331373212
BERNSTEIN RONALD J Director 3800 PARAMOUNT PKWY, MORRISVILLE, NC, 275606951
SHARPE JEAN M Director 4400 Biscayne Blvd., MIAMI, FL, 331373212

Secretary

Name Role Address
BELL MARC N Secretary 4400 Biscayne Blvd., MIAMI, FL, 331373212
KIRKLAND JAMES B Secretary 4400 Biscayne Blvd., MIAMI, FL, 331373212

Vice President

Name Role Address
BELL MARC N Vice President 4400 Biscayne Blvd., MIAMI, FL, 331373212
KIRKLAND JAMES B Vice President 4400 Biscayne Blvd., MIAMI, FL, 331373212

Events

Event Type Filed Date Value Description
NAME CHANGE AMENDMENT 2000-08-11 VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC. No data

Court Cases

Title Case Number Docket Date Status
Bryan Rintoul, etc., Petitioner(s) v. Philip Morris USA, Inc., et al., Respondent(s) SC2022-1038 2022-08-10 Closed
Classification Discretionary Review - Notice to Invoke - Certified Direct Conflict
Court Supreme Court of Florida
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County
4D20-1963

Parties

Name Estate of Edward Caprio
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Bryan Rintoul
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Jonathan R. Gdanski, Steven M. Ebner, Daniel E. Nordby, Steven J. Hammer, Michael A. Munoz, Bard D. Rockenbach, Scott P. Schlesinger, Brittany C. Barron
Name THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS, INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Mary Katherine G. Calderon, Scott Adam Chesin, Walter L. Cofer, Melissa M. Plunkett, John Michael Lyons, Stephanie S. Sankar, David Michael Menichetti
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORP.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Stephanie E. Parker, Robert C. Weill, Mr. John M. Walker, Jason T. Burnette, Mr. Brian Charles Lea, Kenneth M. Grose, Eric L. Lundt, Kevin D. Boyce, Charles R. A. Morse, Mark R. Seiden, Mr. Paul R. Reichert
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Hon. David Alan Haimes
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Broward Clerk
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name 4DCA Clerk
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2024-08-09
Type Disposition
Subtype Rev Gr Merits (Quash & Remand) (Tag)
Description Upon review of the response to this Court's Order to Show Cause dated June 6, 2024, and the reply, the Court has determined that it should exercise jurisdiction in this case. It is ordered that the Petition for Review is granted, that the Fourth District Court of Appeal's decision in this case is quashed to the extent that it is inconsistent with our decision in Ripple v. CBS Corporation, 385 So. 3d 1021 (Fla. 2024), and this matter is remanded to the district court for reconsideration upon application of the decision in Ripple. No Motion for Rehearing will be entertained by the Court.
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Docket Date 2024-07-03
Type Response
Subtype Reply to Response
Description Petitioner's Reply to Respondents' Response to Order to Show Cause
On Behalf Of Bryan Rintoul
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Docket Date 2024-06-21
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Respondents' Response to this Court's June 6, 2024 Order to Show Cause
On Behalf Of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
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Docket Date 2024-06-06
Type Event
Subtype Stay Ended
Description Stay ended
Docket Date 2024-06-06
Type Order
Subtype Show Cause (Tag-Reverse/Quash)
Description Respondent is hereby directed to show cause on or before June 21, 2024, why this Court should not exercise jurisdiction in this case, summarily quash the decision being reviewed, and remand to the district court for reconsideration in light of our decision in Ripple v. CBS Corporation, No. SC2022-0597 (Fla. May 9, 2024). Petitioner may file a reply on or before July 3, 2024.
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Docket Date 2024-03-13
Type Notice
Subtype Counsel Substitution
Description Notice of Couns Substitution
On Behalf Of PHILIP MORRIS, INC.
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Docket Date 2023-08-21
Type Notice
Subtype Address Change
Description Notice of Address Change
On Behalf Of Bryan Rintoul
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Docket Date 2022-08-24
Type Order
Subtype Stay Proceedings FSC (Tag Case)
Description ORDER-STAY PROCEEDINGS FSC (TAG CASE) ~ The proceedings in this Court in the above case are hereby stayed pending disposition of Ripple v. CBS Corporation, Case No. SC22-597, which is pending in this Court.
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Docket Date 2022-08-18
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Juris Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (JURIS BRIEF-PETITIONER) ~ Petitioner's motion for extension of time is granted, and petitioner is allowed to and including September 19, 2022, in which to serve the brief on jurisdiction. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied. All other times will be extended accordingly.
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Docket Date 2022-08-16
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Juris Brief)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (JURIS BRIEF) ~ Unopposed Motion for Extension
On Behalf Of Bryan Rintoul
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Docket Date 2022-08-12
Type Event
Subtype Fee Paid Through Portal
Description Fee Paid Through Portal
Docket Date 2022-08-12
Type Letter-Case
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter-New Case-Pay Fee
Description ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE-PAY FEE
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Docket Date 2022-08-12
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Case Filing Fee-300
Description PAY CASE FILING FEE-300
On Behalf Of Bryan Rintoul
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Docket Date 2022-08-12
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ Any attorney involved in the above case who is not a member of The Florida Bar should immediately file a proper motion pursuant to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.510, if they wish to have this Court consider them as counsel of record. Failure to file a proper motion could result in the imposition of sanctions, including striking the pleading listing the foreign attorney as counsel of record.
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Docket Date 2022-08-10
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description FP:Fee Paid Through Portal
Docket Date 2022-08-10
Type Notice
Subtype Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction
Description NOTICE-DISCRETIONARY JURIS (CERT DIRECT CONFLICT)
On Behalf Of Bryan Rintoul
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MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER AS PERSONAL REP. OF THE EST. OF DENNIS OSHINSKY VS PHILIP MORRIS USA INC. AND R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY 4D2017-0915 2017-03-28 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County
CACE08-025841 (19)

Parties

Name MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Jonathan Gdanski
Name ESTATE OF DENNIS OSHINSKY
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Appellee
Status Dismissed
Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Appellee
Status Dismissed
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Dismissed
Name Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Role Appellee
Status Dismissed
Representations Kenneth J. Reilly, Andrea Shwayri, LAUREN LOUIS, Cory Hohnbaum, Megan M. Egli, JOHN M. WALKER, Dana L. Strueby, PHILLIP H. HUTCHINSON, Scott Michael Edson, Mark F. Bideau, SHANI RIVAUX, Stephanie E. Parker, Miranda Ludeen Soto, Andrew Beyda, Val Leppert, Geoffrey K. Beach, MARKENZY LAPOINTE, Nathan A. Guest, William L. Durham, JOHN FACHET YARBER, ANDREW D. CARPENTER, Austin A. Evans, Geoffrey Jonathan Michael, Kathryn S. Lehman, Randal S. Baringer
Name Hon. John J. Murphy , III
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Clerk - Broward
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2020-12-07
Type Record
Subtype Returned Exhibits
Description Returned Exhibits
Docket Date 2018-08-10
Type Misc. Events
Subtype West Publishing
Description West Publishing
Docket Date 2018-08-10
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2018-07-19
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that the appellant's April 23, 2018 motion for appellate attorneys' fees is denied.
Docket Date 2018-07-19
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Affirmed
Description Affirmed - Per Curiam Affirmed
Docket Date 2018-05-10
Type Order
Subtype Order Dispensing with Oral Argument
Description ORD-Dispensing Oral Argument ~ After reviewing the briefs, the court, pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.320, has dispensed with oral argument. The case will be submitted to a conference by a panel of the court.
Docket Date 2018-05-09
Type Record
Subtype Transcript
Description Transcript Received ~ (SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD) 7267 PAGES
Docket Date 2018-05-07
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO APPELLANT'S MOTION FOR A CONDITIONAL AWARD OF APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2018-04-23
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ **RESPONSE FILED 05/07/2018**
On Behalf Of MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2018-04-23
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2018-04-23
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Request for Oral Argument
On Behalf Of MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2018-04-05
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 April 4, 2018 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief on or before April 23, 2018. 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 2018-04-04
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 MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2018-02-26
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Reply Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Reply Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 04/11/2018
On Behalf Of MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2018-02-20
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion to Supplement Record & EOT/Toll Briefing
Description ORD-Allowing Attachment to Record ~ ORDERED that the appellees/cross-appellants' February 15, 2018 motion to supplement the record is granted, and the record is supplemented to include the transcript of January 27, 2017 hearing. Said supplemental record is deemed filed as of the date of this order.
Docket Date 2018-02-20
Type Record
Subtype Supplemental Record
Description Supplemental Records ~ ***MOTION GRANTED 2/20/18*** (119 PAGES)
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2018-02-15
Type Record
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2018-02-15
Type Motions Relating to Records
Subtype Motion to Supplement Record
Description Motion To File Supplemental Record
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2018-02-15
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2018-02-05
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's February 2, 2018 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellee shall serve the answer brief and initial brief on cross-appeal within ten (10) 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. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer 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 2018-02-02
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ AND INITIAL BRIEF ON CROSS-APPEAL
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2017-12-14
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ AND INITIAL BRIEF ON CROSS-APPEAL 30 DAYS TO 02/05/2018
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2017-11-27
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ AND INITIAL BRIEF ON CROSS-APPEAL 30 DAYS TO 1/6/18
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2017-10-19
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ AND INITIAL BRIEF ON CROSS-APPEAL 30 DAYS TO 12/07/2017
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2017-10-13
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2017-09-25
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2017-09-15
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant's September 1, 2017 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 may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date 2017-09-01
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 MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2017-08-01
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 9/5/17
On Behalf Of MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2017-06-29
Type Record
Subtype Exhibits
Description Received Exhibits ~ **CONFIDENTIAL EXHIBITS**
On Behalf Of Clerk - Broward
Docket Date 2017-06-13
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Affidavit
Description Affidavit ~ OF NON-PAYMENT OF APPEAL INVOICE
Docket Date 2017-05-25
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 7/5/17
On Behalf Of MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2017-06-23
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ 15723 PAGES **TOBACCO CASE - PART 2**
Docket Date 2017-06-21
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ 17325 PAGES **TOBACCO CASE - PART 1**
Docket Date 2017-06-21
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 8/4/17
On Behalf Of MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2017-05-25
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description ORD-Withdraw as Counsel ~ The May 25, 2017 motion of Eric L. Lundt, counsel for appellee, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, to withdraw as counsel is granted. The court notes that appellee will continue to be represented by attorneys from the Jones Day and the King and Spalding law firms in the above-styled appeal.
Docket Date 2017-05-25
Type Motions Relating to Parties and Counsel
Subtype Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Motion To Withdraw as Counsel ~ (MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PERMIT ERIC L. LUNDT TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD FOR R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY)
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2017-04-21
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 March 31, 2017. 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(2)(b), Florida Statutes (2016) and Florida Rule 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, appellees/cross-appellants 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 Department of Financial Services for collection.
Docket Date 2017-04-04
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Related Case or Issue
Description Notice of Similar Case Pending ~ (NOTICE OF RELATED CASES)
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2017-04-03
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Cross Appeal
Description Notice of Cross Appeal ~ (CERT. COPY; FILED 3/31/17)
Docket Date 2017-03-30
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance ~ AND DESIGNATION OF EMAIL ADDRESSES
On Behalf Of Engle Progeny Cases Tobacco Litigation
Docket Date 2017-03-30
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date 2017-03-28
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of MARILYN OSHINSKY-BLACKER
Docket Date 2017-03-28
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
HELEN MC HUGH VS R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, ET AL., 2D2015-4251 2015-09-30 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 2nd District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Lee County
09-CA-1368

Parties

Name HELEN MC HUGH
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations WILLIAM M. POWELL, ESQ., GEOFFREY J. MICHAEL, ESQ.
Name BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO COR
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP, L L C
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations MICHAEL L. WALDEN, ESQ., MICHAEL J. CORSO, ESQ., TROY A. FUHRMAN, ESQ., JOHN M. WALKER, ESQ., R. CRAIG MAYFIELD, ESQ., JENNIFER M. VOSS, ESQ., GAY L. TEDDER, ESQ., NICHOLAS P. MIZELL, ESQ., STEPHANIE E. PARKER, ESQ., EDWARD K. CHEFFY, ESQ., JOHN F. YARBER, ESQ.
Name PHILIP MORRIS - U S A, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LEE CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2015-11-18
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR INITIAL BRIEF ~ CM
Docket Date 2016-02-01
Type Disposition
Subtype Dismissed
Description Dismissed - Order by Clerk
Docket Date 2016-02-01
Type Motions Other
Subtype Motion/Notice Voluntary Dismissal
Description Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
On Behalf Of HELEN MC HUGH
Docket Date 2016-02-01
Type Disposition by Order
Subtype Dismissed
Description ORDER GRANTING VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL
Docket Date 2015-12-23
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR INITIAL BRIEF ~ -cm
Docket Date 2015-12-17
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ Note - motion amended - cm
On Behalf Of HELEN MC HUGH
Docket Date 2015-11-18
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ KYLE
Docket Date 2015-11-17
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 HELEN MC HUGH
Docket Date 2015-10-06
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter 1
Docket Date 2015-10-06
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description fee - civil; atty
Docket Date 2015-10-06
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance ~ AND DESIGNATION OF EMAIL ADDRESSES
On Behalf Of HELEN MC HUGH
Docket Date 2015-09-30
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2015-09-30
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of HELEN MC HUGH
SUE MC CALL VS R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, ET AL., 2D2015-4269 2015-09-30 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 2nd District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Lee County
09-CA-1364

Parties

Name SUE MC CALL
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations WILLIAM M. POWELL, ESQ.
Name PHILIP MORRIS - U S A, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CO
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations TROY A. FUHRMAN, ESQ., R. CRAIG MAYFIELD, ESQ., NICHOLAS P. MIZELL, ESQ., JOHN M. WALKER, ESQ., GAY L. TEDDER, ESQ., JENNIFER M. VOSS, ESQ., ANGELA M. SPLITTGERBER, ESQ., MICHAEL J. CORSO, ESQ., STEPHANIE E. PARKER, ESQ., GEOFFREY J. MICHAEL, ESQ., EDWARD K. CHEFFY, ESQ., MICHAEL L. WALDEN, ESQ.
Name LIGGETT GROUP, L L C
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LEE CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2016-02-01
Type Disposition by Order
Subtype Dismissed
Description ORDER GRANTING VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL
Docket Date 2016-02-01
Type Motions Other
Subtype Motion/Notice Voluntary Dismissal
Description Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
On Behalf Of SUE MC CALL
Docket Date 2016-02-01
Type Disposition
Subtype Dismissed
Description Dismissed - Order by Clerk
Docket Date 2015-12-22
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR INITIAL BRIEF ~ CM
Docket Date 2015-12-17
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ Note - motion amended - cm
On Behalf Of SUE MC CALL
Docket Date 2015-11-23
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ KYLE
Docket Date 2015-11-19
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR INITIAL BRIEF ~ CM
Docket Date 2015-11-17
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 SUE MC CALL
Docket Date 2015-11-10
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter 1
Docket Date 2015-11-10
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description fee - civil; atty
Docket Date 2015-10-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2015-09-30
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of SUE MC CALL
Docket Date 2015-09-30
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
DEBRA PERROTTO, etc. VS R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, et al. 4D2014-4943 2014-12-31 Closed
Classification Original Proceedings - Circuit Civil - Prohibition
Court 4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County
502007CA023841XXXXMB

Parties

Name Debra Perrotto
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Scott P. Schlesinger, Jonathan Gdanski, Bard D. Rockenbach
Name NICHOLAS PERROTTO
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Estate of Nicholas Perrotto
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Joseph Hagedorn Lang, Jr., John P. Wiederhold, Jason E. Keehfus, Eileen T. Moss, STACEY LIEBERMAN, Kelly Ann Luther, Scott D. Kaiser, KAREN HAYNES CURTIS, Maria H. Ruiz
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Hon. Meenu Sasser
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Clerk - Palm Beach
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2015-07-31
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2015-07-31
Type Misc. Events
Subtype West Publishing
Description West Publishing
Docket Date 2015-07-15
Type Disposition
Subtype Granted
Description Granted - Per Curiam Opinion
Docket Date 2015-05-15
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of Debra Perrotto
Docket Date 2015-04-07
Type Response
Subtype Reply to Response
Description Reply to Response
On Behalf Of Debra Perrotto
Docket Date 2015-03-27
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Reply to Response
Description Grant EOT to Reply to Response ~ ORDERED that petitioner's motion for extension of time filed March 20, 2015 is granted and the time for filing a reply to the response is hereby extended six (6) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date 2015-03-20
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion Extension of Time To Reply To Response
Description Motion Extension of TimeTo Reply To Response
On Behalf Of Debra Perrotto
Docket Date 2015-03-12
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Reply to Response
Description Grant EOT to Reply to Response ~ ORDERED that petitioner's motion for extension of time filed March 6, 2015 is granted and the time for filing a reply to the response is hereby extended six (6) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date 2015-03-06
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to File Response
Description Motion for Extension of Time to File Response ~ REPLY TO RESPONSE
On Behalf Of Debra Perrotto
Docket Date 2015-02-20
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Reply to Response
Description Grant EOT to Reply to Response ~ ORDERED that petitioner's motion for extension of time filed February 18, 2015 is granted and the time for filing a reply to the response is hereby extended fourteen (14) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date 2015-02-18
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion Extension of Time To Reply To Response
Description Motion Extension of TimeTo Reply To Response
On Behalf Of Debra Perrotto
Docket Date 2015-02-04
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Docket Date 2015-02-04
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Response
Description Appendix to Response
On Behalf Of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Docket Date 2015-02-04
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO PETITION
On Behalf Of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Docket Date 2015-01-15
Type Order
Subtype Order to File Response
Description ORD-To File Response ~ ORDERED that within twenty (20) days of this order respondent shall file a response to the petition. This order does not stay the proceedings below. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.100(h); further, ORDERED that petitioner may file a reply within ten (10) days of service of the response.
Docket Date 2015-01-13
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Related Case or Issue
Description Notice of Similar Case Pending
Docket Date 2015-01-09
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement
Docket Date 2015-01-05
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Prohibition / Acknowledgment letter
Docket Date 2015-01-05
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Original Proceeding ~ The $300.00 filing fee or affidavit of indigency in conformance with section 57.081, Florida Statutes, did not accompany the petition as required in Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.100(b). The filing fee is due and payable at the time of filing REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PETITION IS SUBSEQUENTLY VOLUNTARILY DISMISSED OR ADVERSELY DISMISSED.ORDERED, sua sponte, the $300.00 filing fee or affidavit of indigency in conformance with section 57.081, Florida Statutes must be filed 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 this cause 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 petition has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the petition 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 Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: No extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until this filing fee is paid or until an affidavit of indigency is filed and indigency status is granted.
Docket Date 2014-12-31
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Petition
Description Appendix to Petition
On Behalf Of Debra Perrotto
Docket Date 2014-12-31
Type Petition
Subtype Petition Prohibition
Description Petition Prohibition
On Behalf Of Debra Perrotto
Docket Date 2014-12-31
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
JOSEPH CONRAD SURICO VS R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, ET AL., 2D2014-5280 2014-11-13 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 2nd District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Lee County
09-CA-891

Parties

Name ESTATE OF PHYLLIS SURICO
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name JOSEPH CONRAD SURICO
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations DAVID J. SALES, ESQ.
Name LORILLARD, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations ELLENA V. BERGER, ESQ., R. CRAIG MAYFIELD, ESQ., JACK SCAROLA, ESQ., DARRYL L. LEWIS, ESQ., TROY A. FUHRMAN, ESQ., T. HARDEE BASS, I I I, ESQ., MICHAEL J. CORSO, ESQ., JONATHAN L. STERN, ESQ., STEPHANIE E. PARKER, ESQ., MICHAEL L. WALDEN, ESQ., JENNIFER M. VOSS, ESQ., LAURIE J. BRIGGS, ESQ., JOHN F. YARBER, ESQ., JOHN M. WALKER, ESQ.
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP, L L C
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS - U S A, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LEE CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2015-04-17
Type Disposition
Subtype Dismissed
Description Dismissed - Order by Clerk
Docket Date 2015-04-17
Type Motions Other
Subtype Motion/Notice Voluntary Dismissal
Description Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
On Behalf Of JOSEPH CONRAD SURICO
Docket Date 2015-04-17
Type Disposition by Order
Subtype Dismissed
Description ORDER GRANTING VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL
Docket Date 2015-03-13
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 30-IB DUE 04/20/15
On Behalf Of JOSEPH CONRAD SURICO
Docket Date 2015-03-09
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ FTP SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD **5TH SUPPLEMENTAL** PART 3 (5TH SUPPLEMENTAL HAS 3 PARTS TO THIS SUPPLEMENTAL)
Docket Date 2015-02-12
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 30-IB DUE 03/21/15
On Behalf Of JOSEPH CONRAD SURICO
Docket Date 2015-01-14
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description ORD-GRANT EOT TO COMPLETE ROA
Docket Date 2015-01-13
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description Motion Extension of Time To Complete Roa
On Behalf Of JOSEPH CONRAD SURICO
Docket Date 2014-11-24
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Related Case or Issue
Description Notice of Related Case
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Docket Date 2014-11-18
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description fee - civil; atty
Docket Date 2014-11-14
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Order Appealed
Description order appealed
Docket Date 2014-11-13
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of JOSEPH CONRAD SURICO
Docket Date 2014-11-13
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
DEBRA PERROTTO, etc., et al. VS R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, etc., et al. 4D2013-4058 2013-10-30 Closed
Classification Original Proceedings - Circuit Civil - Prohibition
Court 4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County
502007CA023841XXXXMB

Parties

Name NICHOLAS PERROTTO
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Estate of Nicholas Perrotto
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Debra Perrotto
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Bard D. Rockenbach, Scott P. Schlesinger, Jonathan Gdanski
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CO
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name BROOKE GROUP, LTD.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations John P. Wiederhold, STACEY LIEBERMAN, Jason E. Keehfus, Eileen T. Moss, Maria H. Ruiz, Scott D. Kaiser, Kelly Ann Luther, DANIEL H. WEINER, KAREN HAYNES CURTIS, Giselle G. Manseur
Name Hon. Meenu Sasser
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Clerk - Palm Beach
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 3333-12-02
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Miscellaneous Docket Entry
Description Miscellaneous Entry/Document ~ ***SEE PRIMARY CASE #13-4058 FOR ALL FUTURE DOCKET ENTRIES.***
Docket Date 2014-03-27
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Case Closed
Description Case Closed (No Record)
Docket Date 2014-02-18
Type Disposition
Subtype Denied
Description Denied - Order by Judge
Docket Date 2014-02-18
Type Disposition by Order
Subtype Denied
Description Order Denying Petition for Writ - Prohib. ~ ORDERED that the petitions for writ of prohibition are hereby denied.GROSS, CIKLIN and LEVINE, JJ., Concur.
Docket Date 2013-12-06
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED UNDER 13-4061 FOR LIGGETT GROUP)
On Behalf Of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Docket Date 2013-12-02
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description ORD-Sua Sponte ~ ORDERED sua sponte that case numbers 4D13-4058, 4D13-4059, 4D13-4060, and 4D13-4061 are hereby consolidated for all purposes. The case shall proceed under case number 4D13-4058.
Docket Date 2013-11-21
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Docket Date 2013-11-20
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement ~ PT Bard D. Rockenbach 0771783
Docket Date 2013-11-12
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Prohibition / Acknowledgment letter
Docket Date 2013-10-30
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Petition
Description Appendix to Petition
On Behalf Of Debra Perrotto
Docket Date 2013-10-30
Type Petition
Subtype Petition Prohibition
Description Petition Prohibition
On Behalf Of Debra Perrotto
Docket Date 2013-10-30
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
MIRIAM FRANCIS, etc. VS R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, etc., et al. 4D2013-4060 2013-10-30 Closed
Classification Original Proceedings - Circuit Civil - Prohibition
Court 4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County
502008CA035449XXXXMB

Parties

Name MIRIAM FRANCIS
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Scott P. Schlesinger, Bard D. Rockenbach, Jonathan Gdanski
Name ALLAN FRANCIS
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name ESTATE OF ALLAN FRANCIS
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name BROOKE GROUP, LTD.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Giselle G. Manseur, STACEY LIEBERMAN, Scott D. Kaiser, DANIEL H. WEINER, John P. Wiederhold, Eileen T. Moss, Maria H. Ruiz, Jason E. Keehfus, Kelly Ann Luther
Name LIGGETT & MYERS TOBACCO CO.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations KAREN HAYNES CURTIS
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Hon. Meenu Sasser
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Clerk - Palm Beach
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 3333-12-02
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Miscellaneous Docket Entry
Description Miscellaneous Entry/Document ~ ***SEE PRIMARY CASE #13-4058 FOR ALL FUTURE DOCKET ENTRIES.***
Docket Date 2014-03-27
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Case Closed
Description Case Closed (No Record)
Docket Date 2014-02-18
Type Disposition
Subtype Denied
Description Denied - Order by Judge
Docket Date 2014-02-18
Type Disposition by Order
Subtype Denied
Description Order Denying Petition for Writ - Prohib. ~ ORDERED that the petitions for writ of prohibition are hereby denied.GROSS, CIKLIN and LEVINE, JJ., Concur.
Docket Date 2013-12-02
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description ORD-Sua Sponte ~ ORDERED sua sponte that case numbers 4D13-4058, 4D13-4059, 4D13-4060, and 4D13-4061 are hereby consolidated for all purposes. The case shall proceed under case number 4D13-4058.
Docket Date 2013-11-21
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Docket Date 2013-11-20
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement ~ PT Bard D. Rockenbach 0771783
Docket Date 2013-11-12
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Prohibition / Acknowledgment letter
Docket Date 2013-10-30
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Petition
Description Appendix to Petition
On Behalf Of MIRIAM FRANCIS
Docket Date 2013-10-30
Type Petition
Subtype Petition Prohibition
Description Petition Prohibition
On Behalf Of MIRIAM FRANCIS
Docket Date 2013-10-30
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
DAVID COHEN, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, ETC. VS PHILIP MORRIS USA, INC., ETC., ET AL 4D2013-2681 2013-07-19 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County
2009CA004042XXXXMBAI

Parties

Name ESTATE OF HELEN COHEN
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name DAVID COHEN LLC
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Jonathan Gdanski, Bard D. Rockenbach
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations KAREN HAYNES CURTIS, Justus Webb Reid, James W. Lee, Chad Andrew Peterson, W. Ray Persons, Andrew S. Brenner, Philip Robbins Green, STACEY LIEBERMAN, Geri E. Howell, John P. Wiederhold, Kelly Ann Luther, Austin A. Evans, Eileen T. Moss, Geoffrey Jonathan Michael, Garth Thomas Yearick, Stephen J. Krigbaum, Giselle G. Manseur, Todd Patrick Davis, Thomas W. Stoever, Jr., Maria H. Ruiz, William L. Durham
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Withdrawn
Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name Hon. Meenu Sasser
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Clerk - Palm Beach
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2014-08-28
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance ~ & DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2017-03-16
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Supreme Court Miscellaneous
Description Supreme Court Disposition ~ SC16-1837
Docket Date 2016-12-15
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description Miscellaneous Order ~ Upon Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, LIGGETT GROUP, LLC, shall be dismissed as a party only as to future proceedings, if any, that may take place in this court following review by the Florida Supreme Court.
Docket Date 2016-12-07
Type Motions Other
Subtype Motion/Notice Voluntary Dismissal
Description Notice of Voluntary Dismissal ~ "JOINT NOTICE AND STIPULATION FOR DROPPING LIGGETT GROUP LLC WITH PREJUDICE"
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2016-10-14
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Supreme Court Order
Description Misc. Supreme Court Order ~ SC16-1837
Docket Date 2016-10-14
Type Misc. Events
Subtype West Publishing
Description West Publishing
Docket Date 2016-08-05
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2016-10-14
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2016-10-10
Type Notice
Subtype Notice
Description Notice sent to the Supreme Court
Docket Date 2016-10-10
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Notice to Invok. Disc. Jur. FSC
Description Notice of Discretionary Jurisdiction to Supreme Court
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2016-09-23
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Description Grant Extension of Time ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee's September 21, 2016 motion for extension of time is granted and the time in which to file post-opinion motions pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 and 9.331 is extended fifteen (15) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date 2016-09-21
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time
Description Motion for Extension of Time
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2016-09-19
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Description Grant Extension of Time ~ ORDERED that appellee's September 16, 2016 motion for extension of time is granted, and the time in which to file post-opinion motions pursuant to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 and 9.331 is extended to and including October 7, 2016.
Docket Date 2016-09-16
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time
Description Motion for Extension of Time
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2016-09-07
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Description Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part - Authored Opinion
Docket Date 2016-09-07
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Order Granting Attorney Fees-Offer Judg. ~ ORDERED that the appellee/cross-appellant, Lorillard Tobacco Company's June 11, 2015 motion for attorneys' fees is granted conditioned on the trial court determining that appellee/cross-appellant, Lorillard 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 2016-07-28
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2016-06-07
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Oral Argument Date Set
Description Oral Argument Date Set ~ 4DCA
Docket Date 2016-05-31
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2016-05-05
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description ORD-Setting Oral Argument ~ **AMENDED**This case is set for Oral Argument on June 7, 2016, at 10:00 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 2016-03-30
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description ORD-Setting Oral Argument ~ **AMENDED 5-5-16**This case is set for Oral Argument on June 7, 2016, at 9:30 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 2016-02-08
Type Brief
Subtype Cross-Reply Brief
Description Appellee/Cross-Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2016-01-08
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Cross-Reply Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Cross-Reply Brief ~ **FINAL**ORDERED that appellees' December 30, 2015 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellees shall file the cross-reply brief and serve it upon opposing counsel within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, if the cross-reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it will be stricken. No further extensions will be permitted for this purpose.
Docket Date 2015-12-30
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Cross-Reply Brief
Description Motion Extension of Time To File Cross Reply Brief
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-11-23
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Cross-Reply Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Cross-Reply Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 12/30/15
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-10-27
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Reply Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Reply Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 11/30/15 Cross-Reply
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-10-19
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO DAVID COHEN'S MOTION FOR ATTRY'S FEES
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-10-19
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description ORD-Withdraw as Counsel ~ The October 13, 2015 unopposed motion of Elliot H. Scherker, Julissa Rodriguez, Brigid F. Cech Samole, Stephanie L. Varela and the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, P.A., counsel for appellee/cross-appellant Lorillard Tobacco Company, to withdraw as counsel is granted.
Docket Date 2015-10-13
Type Motions Relating to Parties and Counsel
Subtype Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-10-02
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2015-10-02
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant's Reply Brief ~ AND CROSS AE'S ANSWER BRIEF
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2015-09-11
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Substitution of Parties
Description ORD-Allowing Substitution of Parties ~ ORDERED that the September 2, 2015 unopposed motion to substitute is granted, and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, as successor-by-merger to Lorillard Tobacco Company, is substituted in place of Lorillard Tobacco Company.
Docket Date 2015-09-02
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description ORD-Reply Brief to be Served ~ **FINAL**ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee's August 24, 2015 unopposed motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant/cross-appellee shall serve the reply/answer brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, if the reply/answer 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. This is the final extension of time that will be permitted for this purpose.
Docket Date 2015-09-02
Type Motions Relating to Parties and Counsel
Subtype Motion For Substitution of Parties
Description Motion For Substitution of Parties
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-08-24
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 DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2015-07-23
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee's July 17, 2015 unopposed motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant/cross-appellee shall serve the reply/answer brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, if the reply/answer brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date 2015-07-17
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 DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2015-07-01
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO LIGGETT GROUP LLC'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2015-06-26
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO LORILLARD TOBACCO CO.'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2015-06-24
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ (R.J. REYNOLDS) (RESPONSE FILED 7/1/15)
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-06-19
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ (RESPONSE FILED 7/1/15)
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-06-17
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee's June 12, 2015 unopposed motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the reply/cross-answer brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, if the reply/cross-answer brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date 2015-06-12
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 DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2015-06-11
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ (LORILLARD TOBACCO CO.) (RESPONSE FILED 6/26/15)
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-05-13
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Reply Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Reply Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 06/12/15 (REPLY/CROSS-ANSWER)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2015-04-13
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Reply Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Reply Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 05/13/15 (REPLY/CROSS-ANSWER)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2015-04-01
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Request for Oral Argument ~ AE Philip Robbins Green 0095592
Docket Date 2015-03-18
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee's Answer Brief ~ AND INITIAL BRIEF ON CROSS-APPEAL
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-03-04
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' unopposed motion filed February 23, 2015, for extension of time, is granted and appellees/cross-appellants shall serve the answer/initial brief within fourteen (14) days from the date of the entry of this order. In addition, appellees/cross-appellants are notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellees/cross-appellants' right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. No further extensions will be permitted for this purpose.
Docket Date 2015-02-23
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ (GRANTED 3/4/15)
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2015-01-23
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellees/cross-appellants' unopposed motion filed January 13, 2015, for extension of time, is granted and appellees/cross-appellants shall serve the answer/initial brief within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of this order. In addition, appellees/cross-appellants are notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellees/cross-appellants' right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal.
Docket Date 2015-01-13
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ (GRANTED 1/23/15)
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2014-12-15
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellees/cross-appellants' unopposed motion filed December 3, 2014, for extension of time, is granted and appellees/cross-appellants shall serve the answer/initial brief within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of this order. In addition, appellees/cross-appellants are notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellees/cross-appellants' right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal.
Docket Date 2014-12-04
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ (GRANTED 12/15/14)
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2014-09-29
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ 60 DAYS TO 12/05/14 (ANSWER/CROSS-INITIAL)
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2014-08-08
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion to Supplement Record & EOT/Toll Briefing
Description ORD-Allowing Attachment to Record ~ ORDERED that the appellee, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company's agreed motion filed July 29, 2014, to supplement the record is granted, and the record is hereby supplemented to include the material referenced in the motion. Said supplemental record is deemed filed the date of the entry of this order.
Docket Date 2014-08-08
Type Record
Subtype Supplemental Record
Description Supplemental Records
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2014-07-29
Type Motions Relating to Briefs
Subtype Motion To File Supplemental Brief
Description Motion To File Supplemental Brief
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2014-07-15
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2014-07-14
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ 60 DAYS TO 09/25/14
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2014-07-14
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee's unopposed motion filed June 23, 2014, for extension of time to serve his initial brief is granted. Said brief was filed July 7, 2014.
Docket Date 2014-07-07
Type Record
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix to Brief ~ TO INITIAL BRIEF
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-07-07
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-07-07
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion to Supplement Record & EOT/Toll Briefing
Description ORD-Allowing Attachment to Record ~ ORDERED that the appellant's motion filed June 27, 2014, and amended motion filed July 1, 2014, to supplement the record are granted, and the record is hereby supplemented to include the said document which will be included in the appendix to the initial brief.
Docket Date 2014-07-01
Type Motions Relating to Records
Subtype Motion to Supplement Record
Description Motion To File Supplemental Record ~ AMENDED
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-06-27
Type Motions Relating to Records
Subtype Motion to Supplement Record
Description Motion To File Supplemental Record ~ **SEE AMENDED MOTION**
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-06-23
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ (GRANTED 7/14/14 - BRIEF FILED 7/7/14)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-06-13
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee's unopposed motion filed June 4, 2014, for extension of time is granted, and appellant/cross-appellee shall serve the initial brief within six (6) 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 may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date 2014-06-04
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ (GRANTED 6/13/14)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-05-27
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee, David Cohen, etc.'s unopposed motion filed May 12, 2014, for extension of time is granted, and appellant/cross-appellee shall serve the initial brief within six (6) 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 may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date 2014-05-12
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ (GRANTED 5/27/14)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-05-01
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee, David Cohen, etc.'s unopposed motion filed April 14, 2014, for extension of time is granted, and appellant/cross-appellee shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) 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 may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date 2014-04-14
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ ON CROSS-APPEAL (GRANTED 5/1/14)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-03-24
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee's (David Cohen, etc.) unopposed motion filed March 13, 2014, for extension of time is granted, and appellant/cross-appellee shall serve the initial brief within twenty (20) 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 may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date 2014-03-13
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ ON CROSS-APPEAL (GRANTED 3/24/14)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-02-26
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee's (David Cohen, etc.) unopposed motion filed February 14, 2014, for extension of time is granted, and appellant/cross-appellee shall serve the initial brief within fifteen (15) 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 may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date 2014-02-14
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ (GRANTED 2/26/14)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2014-01-15
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant/cross-appellee's motion filed January 9, 2014, for extension of time is granted, and appellant/cross-appellee's 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 may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date 2014-01-09
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 DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2013-12-11
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Change of Address
Description Notice of Change of Address
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2013-07-19
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2013-11-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 12/11/13 (ON CROSS-APPEAL)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2013-10-25
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement ~ AE Philip Robbins Green 0095592
Docket Date 2013-09-26
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 46 DAYS TO 11/11/13 (ON CROSS-APPEAL)
On Behalf Of DAVID COHEN
Docket Date 2013-09-09
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ THIRTY-FIVE (35) VOLUMES (e)
Docket Date 2013-07-19
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Order Appealed
Description **DNU** order appealed ~ attached to NOA
Docket Date 2013-09-03
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2013-08-29
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2013-08-23
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement ~ AA Bard D. Rockenbach 0771783
Docket Date 2013-08-22
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ THIRTY-FIVE (35) VOLUMES ("e")
Docket Date 2013-08-21
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ THIRTY-FOUR (34) VOLUMES (e)
Docket Date 2013-08-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Joinder for Realignment
Description Notice of Joinder in Appeal ~ IN CROSS APPEAL BY LIGGETT GROUP
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2013-07-30
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Cross Appeal
Description Notice of Cross Appeal ~ LORILLARD TOBACCO CO AND RJ REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2013-07-26
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Cross Appeal
Description Notice of Cross Appeal ~ Cert.copy PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Docket Date 2013-07-26
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date 2013-07-26
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee, or a circuit court clerk's determination of indigent status, did not accompany the Notice of Appeal as required in Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.110(b) and 9.140(a). The filing fee is due and payable at the time of filing REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED, appellant shall pay the $300.00 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 this cause 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 appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Florida Department of Banking and Finance for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a circuit court clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.
R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, ET AL. VS WESLEY SMITH, ETC. SC2013-0007 2013-01-11 Closed
Classification Discretionary Review - Notice to Invoke - Certified Direct Conflict
Court Supreme Court of Florida
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Lee County
07-CA-016571

Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Lee County
2D11-2562

Parties

Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Troy A. Fuhrman, Mr. Charles R. A. Morse
Name LIGGETT & MYERS TOBACCO CO. (F/K/A)
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Karen H. Curtis, Maria Helena Ruiz, Kelly A. Luther, Giselle Gonzalez Manseur
Name LORILLARD, INC.
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations DAVID L. ROSS, Ms. Stephanie Lauren Varela, Elliot H. Scherker, Julissa Rodriguez
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Elliot H. Scherker, DAVID L. ROSS, Ms. Stephanie Lauren Varela, Julissa Rodriguez
Name LIGGETT GROUP, INC. (F/K/A)
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Todd L. Wallen, Jennifer Marie Voss
Name BROOKE GROUP, LTD. (F/K/A)
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Kelly A. Luther, Giselle Gonzalez Manseur, Karen H. Curtis, Maria Helena Ruiz
Name DELLA MAE BUTLER
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name WESLEY SMITH, JR.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations David J. Sales
Name Hon. Michael T. McHugh
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Linda Doggett
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name HON. JAMES R. BIRKHOLD, CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2020-03-16
Type Event
Subtype File Destroyed
Description FILE DESTROYED
Docket Date 2014-10-29
Type Event
Subtype Record Center
Description RECORD CENTER ~ C00000417141
Docket Date 2014-02-05
Type Disposition
Subtype Rev DY Lack Juris (Tag)
Description DISP-REV DY LACK JURIS (TAG) ~ The Court has determined that it should decline to accept jurisdiction in this case. See Capone v. Philip Morris USA, Inc., SC11-849, 116 So. 3d 363 (Fla. June 13, 2013) and Ruble v. Rinker Materials Corp., SC11-1173, 116 So. 3d 378 (Fla. June 13, 2013). The petition for discretionary review is, therefore, denied. No motion for rehearing will be entertained by the Court. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.330(d)(2).
Docket Date 2013-02-07
Type Order
Subtype Stay Proceedings FSC (Tag Case)
Description ORDER-STAY PROCEEDINGS FSC (TAG CASE) ~ Petitioners' Motion for Stay is hereby granted. The proceedings in this Court in the above case are hereby stayed pending disposition of Capone v. Philip Morris USA, Inc., Case No. SC11-849, which is pending in this Court.
Docket Date 2013-01-14
Type Event
Subtype Fee Paid in Full
Description Fee Paid in Full
Docket Date 2013-01-14
Type Letter-Case
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter-New Case
Description ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE
Docket Date 2013-01-11
Type Motion
Subtype Stay
Description MOTION-STAY
On Behalf Of LORILLARD, INC.
Docket Date 2013-01-11
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2013-01-11
Type Notice
Subtype Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction
Description NOTICE-DISCRETIONARY JURIS (CERT DIRECT CONFLICT)
On Behalf Of LORILLARD, INC.
612 VS DOROTHE M. MCGHEE, ET AL. SC2012-0611 2012-03-27 Closed
Classification Discretionary Review - Notice to Invoke - Direct Conflict of Decisions
Court Supreme Court of Florida
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Volusia County
2008-34633CICI

Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Volusia County
5D10-1845

Parties

Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations John Fachet Yarber, Mr. John M. Walker, Stephanie E. Parker, Benjamin H. Hill III, Troy A. Fuhrman
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Karen H. Curtis, Giselle Gonzalez Manseur, Maria Helena Ruiz, Kelly A. Luther
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations DAVID L. ROSS, Elliot H. Scherker, Brigid F. Cech Samole
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Frank Cruz-Alvarez, VICTORIA BECHTOLD KUSH, JEFFREY ERROL BIGMAN, Mr. William P. Geraghty, Jennifer Marie Voss
Name DOROTHE M. MCGHEE
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Celene H. Humphries, DONALD G GREIWE, TYLER K. PITCHFORD, James D. Clark, Steven L. Brannock
Name HON. WILLIAM A. PARSONS, CHIEF JUDGE
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name HON. DIANE M. MATOUSEK, CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name HON. PAMELA R. MASTERS, CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2019-08-27
Type Event
Subtype File Destroyed
Description FILE DESTROYED
Docket Date 2013-10-01
Type Event
Subtype Record Center
Description RECORD CENTER ~ C00000201445
Docket Date 2013-06-11
Type Disposition
Subtype **DISP-REV DY LACK JURIS (TAG CASE)
Description DISP-REV DY LACK JURIS (TAG CASE) ~ Upon review of the response(s) to this Court's order to show cause October 3, 2012, the Court has determined that it should decline to accept jurisdiction in this case. See Lorillard Tobacco Co. v. Rey, 99 So.3d 944 (Fla. 2012). The petition for discretionary review is, therefore, denied. No motion for rehearing will be entertained by the Court. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.330(d)(2).
Docket Date 2012-10-29
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description NOTICE-DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
On Behalf Of DOROTHE M. MCGHEE
Docket Date 2012-10-29
Type Response
Subtype Reply to Response
Description REPLY TO RESPONSE ~ (TO OTSC DATED 10/03/2012)
On Behalf Of DOROTHE M. MCGHEE
Docket Date 2012-10-18
Type Notice
Subtype Joinder
Description NOTICE-JOINDER ~ IN LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
On Behalf Of Liggett Group LLC
Docket Date 2012-10-18
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ (TO OTSC DATED 10/03/2012)
On Behalf Of LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Docket Date 2012-10-04
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description NOTICE-DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2012-10-03
Type Order
Subtype Show Cause (Tag-Decline Juris)
Description ORDER-SHOW CAUSE (TAG-DECLINE JURIS) ~ This case was stayed pending disposition of Lorillard Tobacco Company, et al v. Rey, Etc., SC11-2519, in which this Court declined to accept jurisdiction. Petitioner is directed to show cause on or before October 18, 2012, why the Court should not also decline to accept jurisdiction in this case. Respondent may file a reply on or before October 29, 2012.
Docket Date 2012-09-12
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description NOTICE-DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES ~ FILED FOR DAVID L. ROSS, ELLIOT H. SCHERKER & BRIGID F. CECH SAMOLE
On Behalf Of LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Docket Date 2012-09-05
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description NOTICE-DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
On Behalf Of Liggett Group LLC
Docket Date 2012-08-27
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description NOTICE-DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES ~ FILED FOR TROY A. FUHRMAN
Docket Date 2012-07-31
Type Letter-Case
Subtype Canon Notification re: Justice
Description LETTER-CANON NOTIFICATION RE: JUSTICE ~ JUSTICES PARIENTE, LEWIS, AND QUINCE
Docket Date 2012-05-01
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Mail Returned
Description MAIL RETURNED ~ 04/30/12 MAIL FOR VICTORIA BECHTOLD KUCH WAS RETURNED AND RESENT 05/01/12 TO UPDATED ADDRESS
Docket Date 2012-04-30
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Mail Returned
Description MAIL RETURNED ~ ORDER DATED 04/05/2012: RETURN TO SENDER, 05/14/2012: FORWARDE TO CORRECT ADDRESS
Docket Date 2012-04-27
Type Order
Subtype Case Style Change
Description ORDER-CASE STYLE CHANGE ~ The style of the above case has been changed from Lorillard Tobacco Company, et al. vs. Dorothe M. McGhee to Lorillard Tobacco Company, et al. vs. Dorothe M. McGhee, et al.
Docket Date 2012-04-13
Type Order
Subtype Stay Proceedings FSC (Tag Case)
Description ORDER-STAY PROCEEDINGS FSC (TAG CASE) ~ The proceedings in this Court in the above case are hereby stayed pending disposition of Lorillard Tobacco Company v. Rey, Case No. SC11-2519, which is pending in this Court. Petitioners' motions to consolidate are denied, without prejudice to re-file upon disposition of Rey. The motions to stay are denied as moot.
Docket Date 2012-04-10
Type Motion
Subtype Consolidation
Description MOTION-CONSOLIDATION ~ (SEE ORDER DATED 04/13/2012 - DENIED W/OUT PREJUDICE TO RE-FILE)
On Behalf Of Liggett Group LLC
Docket Date 2012-04-09
Type Notice
Subtype Joinder
Description NOTICE-JOINDER
On Behalf Of Liggett Group LLC
Docket Date 2012-04-05
Type Order
Subtype Tolling
Description ORDER-TOLLING GR ~ Petitioner, Lorillard Tobacco Company's motion to toll time for filing jurisdictional briefing is hereby granted pending disposition of the Motion to Consolidate and Motion to Stay.
Docket Date 2012-04-04
Type Motion
Subtype Toll Time
Description MOTION-TOLL TIME
On Behalf Of LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Docket Date 2012-03-27
Type Notice
Subtype Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction
Description NOTICE-DISCRETIONARY JURIS (DIRECT CONFLICT)
On Behalf Of LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Docket Date 2012-04-03
Type Event
Subtype Fee Paid in Full
Description Fee Paid in Full
Docket Date 2012-03-27
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY VS JOHN S. WHITE, ET UX., ET AL. SC2012-0597 2012-03-27 Closed
Classification Discretionary Review - Notice to Invoke - Direct Conflict of Decisions
Court Supreme Court of Florida
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Volusia County
5D10-1835

Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Volusia County
2009-30630CICI

Parties

Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Elliot H. Scherker, Brigid F. Cech Samole, DAVID L. ROSS
Name JOHN S. WHITE
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Steven L. Brannock, Celene H. Humphries, Hendrik Uiterwyk, TYLER K. PITCHFORD, Brent R. Bigger
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Hon. Terence Robert Perkins, Frank Cruz-Alvarez, Jennifer Marie Voss, VICTORIA BECHTOLD KUSH, Mr. William P. Geraghty
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Kelly A. Luther, Karen H. Curtis
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Karen H. Curtis, Kelly A. Luther
Name ANNA I. WHITE
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name HON. WILLIAM A. PARSONS, CHIEF JUDGE
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name HON. PAMELA R. MASTERS, CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name HON. DIANE M. MATOUSEK, CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2019-08-27
Type Event
Subtype File Destroyed
Description FILE DESTROYED
Docket Date 2013-10-01
Type Event
Subtype Record Center
Description RECORD CENTER ~ C00000201445
Docket Date 2013-06-11
Type Disposition
Subtype **DISP-REV DY LACK JURIS (TAG CASE)
Description DISP-REV DY LACK JURIS (TAG CASE) ~ Upon review of the response(s) to this Court's order to show cause October 3, 2012, the Court has determined that it should decline to accept jurisdiction in this case. See Lorillard Tobacco Co. v. Rey, 99 So.3d 944 (Fla. 2012). The petition for discretionary review is, therefore, denied. No motion for rehearing will be entertained by the Court. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.330(d)(2).
Docket Date 2012-10-29
Type Response
Subtype Reply to Response
Description REPLY TO RESPONSE ~ (TO OTSC DATED 10/03/2012)
On Behalf Of JOHN S. WHITE
Docket Date 2012-10-29
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description NOTICE-DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
On Behalf Of JOHN S. WHITE
Docket Date 2012-10-18
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ FILED AS "PETITIONER'S LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE"
On Behalf Of LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Docket Date 2012-10-03
Type Order
Subtype Show Cause (Tag-Decline Juris)
Description ORDER-SHOW CAUSE (TAG-DECLINE JURIS) ~ This case was stayed pending disposition of Lorillard Tobacco Company, et al v. Rey, Etc., SC11-2519, in which this Court declined to accept jurisdiction. Petitioner is directed to show cause on or before October 18, 2012, why the Court should not also decline to accept jurisdiction in this case. Respondent may file a reply on or before October 29, 2012.
Docket Date 2012-09-12
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description NOTICE-DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES ~ FILED FOR DAVID L. ROSS, ELLIOT H. SCHERKER & BRIGID F. CECH SAMOLE
On Behalf Of LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Docket Date 2012-09-05
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description NOTICE-DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
On Behalf Of Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Docket Date 2012-08-27
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description NOTICE-DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Docket Date 2012-07-31
Type Letter-Case
Subtype Canon Notification re: Justice
Description LETTER-CANON NOTIFICATION RE: JUSTICE ~ JUSTICES PARIENTE, LEWIS, AND QUINCE
Docket Date 2012-04-30
Type Order
Subtype Case Style Change
Description ORDER-CASE STYLE CHANGE ~ The style of the above case has been changed from Lorillard Tobacco Company, et al. vs. John S. White, et ux. to Lorillard Tobacco Company vs. John S. White, et ux., et al.
Docket Date 2012-04-09
Type Event
Subtype Fee Paid in Full
Description Fee Paid in Full
Docket Date 2012-04-05
Type Order
Subtype Tolling
Description ORDER-TOLLING GR ~ Petitioner, Lorillard Tobacco Company's motion to toll time for filing jurisdictional briefing is hereby granted pending disposition of the Motion to Consolidate and Motion to Stay.
Docket Date 2012-04-04
Type Motion
Subtype Consolidation
Description MOTION-CONSOLIDATION ~ (SEE ORDER DATED 04/30/2012 - DENIED W/OUT PREJUDICE TO RE-FILE)
On Behalf Of LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Docket Date 2012-03-27
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2012-04-02
Type Letter-Case
Subtype Letter
Description LETTER ~ DATED 03/27/2012 W/ENCLOSED CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 FOR FILING FEE
On Behalf Of HON. PAMELA R. MASTERS, CLERK
Docket Date 2012-03-27
Type Notice
Subtype Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction
Description NOTICE-DISCRETIONARY JURIS (DIRECT CONFLICT)
On Behalf Of LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
BARBARA ANN ANTONIEWICZ AND EDWIN W. ANTONIEWICZ VS R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, ET AL. 5D2011-4286 2011-12-13 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 5th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Orange County
07-CA-17689

Parties

Name BARBARA ANN ANTONIEWICZ
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations David J. Sales, Laurie J. Briggs
Name EDWIN W. ANTONIEWICZ
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations DAWN GIEBLER MILNER, LAWRENCE V. ASHE, BONNIE C. DABOLL, GEORGE R. COE, KELLY A. LUTHER, Stephanie E. Parker, KAREN C. DYER, Troy A. Fuhrman, WAYNE L. THOMAS
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name BROOKE GROUP, LTD.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LORILLARD, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LIGGETT & MYERS TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2015-03-10
Type Event
Subtype File Destroyed
Description File Destroyed
Docket Date 2012-06-15
Type Record
Subtype Returned Records
Description Returned Records ~ NO RECORD
Docket Date 2012-03-16
Type Mandate
Subtype Notice Memorandum
Description Notice Memorandum
Docket Date 2012-02-27
Type Disposition
Subtype Dismissed
Description Dismissed - Order by Judge
Docket Date 2012-02-13
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ TO 1/27MOT
On Behalf Of BARBARA ANN ANTONIEWICZ
Docket Date 2012-01-27
Type Motions Other
Subtype Motion To Relinquish Jurisdiction
Description Motion To Relinquish Jurisdiction ~ OR MOT DISMISS/DISMISSED AS PREMATURE PER ORD OF 2/27/12.
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
Docket Date 2011-12-29
Type Order
Subtype Order Declining Referral to Mediation
Description ORD- Declining Referral to Mediation ~ SIGNED BY HON EVANDER
Docket Date 2011-12-23
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement Appellant ~ AA David J. Sales 794732
Docket Date 2011-12-13
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2011-12-13
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed ~ MED./D.S.
On Behalf Of BARBARA ANN ANTONIEWICZ
MARY TULLO, etc. VS R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, et al. 4D2011-2886 2011-08-01 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County
502008CA035457XXXXMB

Parties

Name MARY TULLO
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Bard D. Rockenbach, Jonathan Gdanski, Andrew A. Harris, Steven J. Hammer
Name DOMINICK TULLO
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name ESTATE OF DOMINICK TULLO
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP LLC
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LIGGETT & MYERS TOBACCO CO.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Eric L. Lundt, Stephanie E. Parker, Kelly Ann Luther, GORDON JAMES, Stephen J. Krigbaum, John P. Wiederhold, JOHN M. WALKER, Mark F. Bideau, Eileen T. Moss, Joseph Ianno, STACEY LIEBERMAN, Justus Webb Reid, JOHN FACHET YARBER
Name BROOKE GROUP, LTD.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LORILLARD, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name Hon. Meenu Sasser
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Clerk - Palm Beach
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2014-10-03
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Supreme Court Miscellaneous
Description Supreme Court Disposition ~ SC13-2005
Docket Date 2014-08-14
Type Record
Subtype Returned Records
Description Returned Records
Docket Date 2014-05-30
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Miscellaneous Docket Entry
Description Ready to Close
Docket Date 2014-05-27
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Supreme Court Miscellaneous
Description Supreme Court Disposition ~ SC13-2005 DISMISSED
Docket Date 2013-10-28
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Acknowledged Receipt from Supreme Court
Description Ack. Receipt from Supreme Court ~ SC13-2005
Docket Date 2013-10-16
Type Notice
Subtype Notice
Description Notice sent to the Supreme Court
Docket Date 2013-09-16
Type Misc. Events
Subtype West Publishing
Description West Publishing
Docket Date 2013-09-16
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Clarification
Description Ord-Denying Clarification
Docket Date 2013-08-07
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Order Granting Attorney Fees-Offer Judg.
Docket Date 2013-08-07
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Affirmed
Description Affirmed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date 2013-06-19
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Oral Argument Date Set
Description Oral Argument Date Set
Docket Date 2012-11-13
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Request for Oral Argument ~ AE Bard D. Rockenbach
Docket Date 2012-11-13
Type Brief
Subtype Cross-Reply Brief
Description Appellee/Cross-Appellant's Reply Brief ~ (4)
Docket Date 2012-10-12
Type Order
Subtype Order on Miscellaneous Motion
Description Grant Miscellaneous Motion ~ FOR LEAVE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL COPIES OF INITIAL AND REPLY BRIEFS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT ON COMPACT DISC.
Docket Date 2012-10-11
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Cross-Reply Brief
Description Crs-Reply Br extended by Letter (no order issued)
Docket Date 2012-10-03
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description Miscellaneous Motion ~ FOR LEAVE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL COPIES OF INITIAL AND REPLY BRIEFS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT ON COMPACT DISC
Docket Date 2012-10-02
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO MARY TULLO'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
Docket Date 2012-09-25
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant's Reply Brief ~ (4)
Docket Date 2012-09-24
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO MOTION FOR ATTY'S FEES
Docket Date 2012-09-14
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
Docket Date 2012-09-14
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee's Answer Brief ~ (4) (RJ REYNOLDS)
Docket Date 2012-09-14
Type Record
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix ~ (4) TO REPLY BRIEF
Docket Date 2012-08-27
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description Notice of Primary E-Mail Address
Docket Date 2012-08-22
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Reply Brief
Description Reply Brief extended by Letter (no order issued) ~ 40 DAYS TO 9/24/12 (LIGGETT)
Docket Date 2012-08-01
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ (BRIEF FILED 7/30/12)
Docket Date 2012-08-01
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Reply Brief
Description Reply Brief extended by Letter (no order issued) ~ 30 DAYS TO 9/14/12
Docket Date 2012-07-30
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee's Answer Brief ~ (4)
Docket Date 2012-07-18
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
Docket Date 2012-06-18
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ AND INITIAL BRIEF ON CROSS-APPEAL; 30 DAYS.
Docket Date 2012-06-08
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
Docket Date 2012-05-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Answer Brief extended by Letter (no order issued) ~ 30 DAYS TO 6/6/12
Docket Date 2012-02-10
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Answer Brief extended by Letter (no order issued) ~ 90 DAYS TO 5/6/12
Docket Date 2012-01-25
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Brief on Merits ~ (4)
Docket Date 2012-01-24
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ 14 DAYS TO 1/24/12. (LIGGETT)
Docket Date 2012-01-12
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion to Supplement Record & EOT/Toll Briefing
Description ORD-Allowing Attachment to Record
Docket Date 2012-01-12
Type Record
Subtype Supplemental Record
Description Supplemental Records ~ (1) ONE
Docket Date 2012-01-10
Type Record
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix ~ (4) TO INITIAL BRIEF
Docket Date 2012-01-10
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Brief on Merits ~ (4) (PHILIP MORRIS AND LORILLARD TOBACCO)
Docket Date 2012-01-10
Type Motions Relating to Records
Subtype Motion to Supplement Record
Description Motion Supplement Record w/Attached
Docket Date 2012-01-09
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
Docket Date 2011-12-19
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE (135) VOLUMES (WITH CD ROM)
Docket Date 2011-10-28
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ TO 1/10/12
Docket Date 2011-10-26
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
Docket Date 2011-10-26
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ 75 DAYS TO 1/10/12
Docket Date 2011-10-24
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
Docket Date 2011-10-14
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Miscellaneous Docket Entry
Description Miscellaneous Entry/Document ~ CD ROM OF "HEARING AND TRIAL TRANSCRIPTS FILED 7/21/11 WITH THE COURT"
Docket Date 2011-09-21
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion to Consolidate
Description ORD-Granting Consolidation ~ WITH 11-2788.
Docket Date 2011-09-06
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ JOINT OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO CONSOL.
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-09-01
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement ~ AE Eric L. Lundt 0861715
Docket Date 2011-08-26
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Docketing Statement
Description Docketing Statement ~ AA Bard D. Rockenbach
Docket Date 2011-08-26
Type Motions Other
Subtype Motion To Consolidate
Description Motion To Consolidate ~ WITH 11-2788
On Behalf Of MARY TULLO
Docket Date 2011-08-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Cross Appeal
Description Notice of Cross Appeal ~ CERT.COPY; FILED 8/5/11
On Behalf Of R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-08-03
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date 2011-08-01
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of MARY TULLO
Docket Date 2011-08-01
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
WESLEY SMITH, JR. ESTATE: DELLA MAE BUTLER VS R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, ET AL., 2D2011-2562 2011-05-23 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 2nd District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Lee County
07-CA-016571

Parties

Name LOUVENIA THOMPKINS
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations DAVID J. SALES, ESQ.
Name WESLEY SMITH
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name LORILLARD, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LIGGETT GROUP, L L C
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name VECTOR GROUP LTD. INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name PHILIP MORRIS U S A INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations GISELLE GONZALEZ - MANSEUR, ESQ., ELLIOT H. SCHERKER, ESQ., BENJAMIN H. HILL, I I I, ESQ., HEATHER COHEN SZKARADEK, ESQ., MARIA H. RUIZ, ESQ., JOHN F. YARBER, ESQ., KAREN H. CURTIS, ESQ., JULISSA RODRIGUEZ, ESQ., JOHN M. WALKER, ESQ., MICHAEL P. ROSENSTEIN, ESQ., STEPHANIE E. PARKER, ESQ., TROY A. FUHRMAN, ESQ., KELLY ANNE LUTHER, ESQ., C. NIKI SEYMOUR, ESQ., CLAY C. BROOKER, ESQ., R. CRAIG MAYFIELD, ESQ., GAY L. TEDDER, ESQ., DAVID L. ROSS, ESQ., JENNIFER M. VOSS, ESQ., MICHAEL J. CORSO, ESQ., EDWARD K. CHEFFY, ESQ., WAYNE LEE THOMAS, ESQ., TODD L. WALLEN, ESQ.
Name LORILLARD TOBACCO CO.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name LEE CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name FLORIDA SUPREME COURT CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2011-06-01
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description fee - civil; atty
Docket Date 2011-05-26
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Order Appealed
Description order appealed
Docket Date 2016-08-24
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Case Destroyed
Description Case Destroyed
Docket Date 2014-02-18
Type Record
Subtype Returned Records
Description Returned Records ~ SET VIA AUTO RECORD RETURN APPLICATION
Docket Date 2014-02-10
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Supreme Court Miscellaneous
Description Supreme Court Disposition
Docket Date 2013-01-17
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Acknowledged Receipt from Supreme Court
Description Acknowledged Receipt from Supreme Court
Docket Date 2013-01-11
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Review Sent to Supreme Court
Description Review Sent to Supreme Court ~ with check
Docket Date 2013-01-10
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Notice to Invok. Disc. Jur. FSC
Description NOTICE OF DISCRETN. JURISDICTN ~ WITH CHECK 562451 $300.00
Docket Date 2013-01-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-09-26
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Appellant Initial Brief w/Appendix ~ EMAILED 09/22/11
On Behalf Of LOUVENIA THOMPKINS
Docket Date 2011-09-19
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ 3 VOLUMES MCHUGH
Docket Date 2013-01-04
Type Misc. Events
Subtype West Publishing
Description West Publishing
Docket Date 2013-01-04
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2012-12-14
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Reversed
Description Reversed - Authored Opinion ~ remanded with directions; conflict certified
Docket Date 2012-12-13
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description MISCELLANEOUS ORDER ~ motion granted to substitute Smith as AA.
Docket Date 2012-09-04
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description Notice of Designation of Email Address
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2012-08-27
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Designation of E-mail Address
Description Notice of Designation of Email Address
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-12-02
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant Reply Brief w/Appendix ~ EMAILED 11/30/11
On Behalf Of LOUVENIA THOMPKINS
Docket Date 2011-11-17
Type Order
Subtype Order on Miscellaneous Motion
Description Deny Miscellaneous Motion-79a ~ wall/JT-to supp rec
Docket Date 2011-11-14
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee Answer Brief ~ EMAILED 11/11/11
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-11-14
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description Miscellaneous Motion ~ TO SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-11-14
Type Motions Relating to Records
Subtype Motion to Supplement Record & EOT/Toll Briefing
Description Motion To File Supplemental Record
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-10-12
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR ANSWER BRIEF
Docket Date 2011-10-10
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-09-08
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description MISCELLANEOUS ORDER ~ motion for substitution of party is deferred to the merits panel
Docket Date 2011-09-01
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ AEs' response to motion to substitution of party.
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-08-23
Type Motions Relating to Parties and Counsel
Subtype Motion For Substitution of Parties
Description Motion For Substitution of Parties ~ "Deferred to Merits Panel"
On Behalf Of LOUVENIA THOMPKINS
Docket Date 2011-07-26
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR INITIAL BRIEF
Docket Date 2011-07-25
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
Docket Date 2011-07-22
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 LOUVENIA THOMPKINS
Docket Date 2011-07-22
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Related Case or Issue
Description Notice of Related Case
On Behalf Of LOUVENIA THOMPKINS
Docket Date 2011-05-23
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of LOUVENIA THOMPKINS
Docket Date 2011-05-23
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300

Date of last update: 02 Jan 2025

Sources: Florida Department of State