UPDATE 1-RJ Reynolds' $23-bln punitive damage award unlikely to stand -experts
July 20, 2014 at 18:20 PM EDT
NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - A decision by a Florida jury to impose punitive damages of $23.6 billion against RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company on Friday is likely to be rejected on appeal or the award reduced substantially, lawyers with expertise in jury awards said on Sunday.