The Supreme Court has held that, because of the doctrine of preemption, a cigarette manufacturer who complied with federal labeling requirements could not be sued in state court for failure to adequately warn of the dangers of cigarette smoking.

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The doctrine of preemption holds that when federal law conflicts with state law, federal law takes precedence. In the case of cigarette labeling requirements, federal law has established specific regulations for warning labels on cigarette packages. Therefore, a cigarette manufacturer who complies with federal labeling requirements cannot be sued in state court for failure to adequately warn of the dangers of cigarette smoking. This was affirmed by the Supreme Court in the case of Altria Group, Inc. v. Good, 555 U.S. 70 (2008).

The Supreme Court Has Held That, Because of the Doctrine