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In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:17-md-02804

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Court:

Ohio Northern

Nature of Suit:

P.I.: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action, Multi-district Litigation

Judge:

Dan Aaron Polster (MDL 28

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  4. June 22, 2021

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  7. June 07, 2021

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  8. June 04, 2021

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  9. June 01, 2021

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  10. May 28, 2021

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