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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company v. Janice L. Sikes, as Personal etc.
Citation: Not availableDocket: 13-3183
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; July 30, 2014; Florida; State Appellate Court
Original Court Document: View Document
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company appeals a final judgment in favor of Janice L. Sikes, the personal representative of Jimmie Wayne Sikes' estate. The District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida, affirms the judgment on all issues. However, the court certifies a conflict with the Fourth District’s ruling in Philip Morris USA, Inc. v. Hess regarding whether the trial court erred in denying R.J. Reynolds' request for a jury instruction on the statute of repose, as outlined in section 95.031(2) of the Florida Statutes. The appeal's outcome is affirmed, and the conflict is officially certified. Judges Van Nortwick, Marstiller, and Osterhaus concur with the decision.