Centene Corp, et al v. Indivior Inc, et al

  1. December 15, 2022

    3rd Circ. Won't Revive Health Plans' Suits Over Opioid Drug

    The Third Circuit on Thursday refused to revive suits by Humana and Centene Corp. alleging they were defrauded of millions of dollars through a conspiracy carried out by pharmaceutical company Indivior Inc. by overpaying for the opioid withdrawal drug Suboxone, ruling the insurers lacked standing to pursue claims as indirect purchasers. 

  2. March 31, 2022

    Health Plans Squeezed By Opioid Drug Scheme, 3rd Circ. Told

    A Pennsylvania federal judge erred by finding that a rule limiting antitrust claims to direct purchasers sank racketeering lawsuits brought by health care plans claiming they overpaid for the opioid withdrawal drug Suboxone, the Third Circuit heard during oral arguments Thursday.