Express Scripts Has Colorable Federal Officer Standing To Avoid Opioid MDL Remand

Mealey's (January 13, 2023, 3:38 PM EST) -- CLEVELAND — The Ohio federal judge overseeing the opioid multidistrict litigation on Jan. 12 denied motions by two Virginia municipalities to remand their cases to state court, finding that pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts has colorable standing as a federal officer to avoid remand....