Stitt v. Philip Morris, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

LANCASTER, District Judge.

This is an action in tort. Plaintiff, Theresa Stitt, individually and as executrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Daniel Stitt (“plaintiff”), filed a complaint in state court alleging negligence, strict liability, and civil conspiracy against defendant cigarette manufacturers Philip Morris Incorporated and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (“defendants”). Her husband, a smoker of cigarettes manufactured by defendants, died of lung cancer. Plaintiff seeks money damages.

Defendants removed the action to this court on diversity of citizenship grounds and…