Cases where the defendant argued cigarettes (or smokeless tobacco) were not responsible for plaintiff’s cancer
| Case Name | Not defendant’s product | Outcome (plaintiff) |
|---|---|---|
| Marsee v. US Tobacco | Young age, short duration of use, snuff use did not coincide with location of oral cancer | Loss |
| Mehlman v. Philip Morris Inc | Had stopped smoking at least 20 years ago | Loss |
| Tompkin v. American Brands Inc | Did not smoke heavily or for extended time. Had stopped smoking 27 years ago | Loss |