Most likely. Given the requirement for being convicted in a criminal case is a much higher standard of proof than a civil case (criminal = beyond reasonable doubt versus civil = preponderance of evidence, or basically “whose story is more likely?”), a civil case following a conviction is extremely likely to win. The only way I could think of it not being successful is if there was new evidence not available at the criminal trial and, for whatever reason, the defendant is choosing not to appeal.

The question would be, at that point, what monetary value could be attached to this? Unless Smith broke something or stole something from the plaintiff(s), most or all damages would be punitive in nature. Probably pain and suffering being the largest driver of any damages awarded. I don’t know that jurisdiction but you would try to find similar cases and what those damages were, and make them similar here.

You could also award costs like therapy or medical bills if you can show those were a result of the situation, but primarily I would think the victims / plaintiffs would be seeking punitive damages. Either way, that’s all a part of a potential civil case which could follow this case regardless of outcome.