Waters v. Philip Morris, et al.

Summary

In this tobacco trial, decedent Edward Waters died from oral cancer after smoking cigarettes for decades. Representatives for his family claim that this cancer was caused by Philip Morris' Marlboro cigarette brand, Waters' cigarette of choice.

Defendant Philip Morris alleges that Waters frequently drank and had a history of poor dental hygiene, two major risk factors for oral cancer. Representatives for Morris give these as alternative reasons for Waters' cancer.

Outcome

Verdict for defendant.