US federal appeals court asks West Virginia's highest court to decide if opioid distribution can constitute public nuisance in a landmark lawsuit.
A federal appeals court in the US has asked West Virginia's highest court to determine if opioid distribution can cause a public nuisance. The case involves a landmark lawsuit against three major US drug distributors, accused of causing a health crisis in one of West Virginia's counties. The West Virginia Supreme Court's decision on this question could impact thousands of similar lawsuits filed by state and local governments.
March 18, 2024
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