1st District Court of Appeal in Florida overturns AG Moody's authority to halt opioid-related lawsuits by hospital districts and school boards.

1st District Court of Appeal in Florida has ruled that AG Ashley Moody cannot halt opioid-related lawsuits filed by hospital districts and school boards even after reaching settlements with pharmaceutical companies. The court overturned a previous ruling granting AG Moody authority to enforce consumer protection laws. This decision allows these entities to proceed with lawsuits against the opioid industry despite AG Moody's actions.