Ohio Supreme Court limits public nuisance claims against drug firms
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled the Ohio Product Liability Act bars counties from asserting public nuisance claims against CVS Walgreens and Walmart in the opioid litigation. The decision could overturn the $650 million judgment awarded by a federal judge in 2022 and was met with dismay by the counties and opposition lawyers who say abatement actions were crucial to addressing the opioid crisis.
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Mangione Faces Extradition Over New York UHC CEO Killing
Luigi Mangione, 26, the Ivy League graduate linked to the Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, struggled with deputies as he was led into a Pennsylvania courthouse. He fought extradition, denied bail, and faces murder charges in New York. Police bulletin notes a handwritten anti insurance manifesto and social media posts likening himself to Unabomber. Mangione was arrested in Altoona after a McDonald’s customer identified him, and New York authorities prepared to pursue his transfer.
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Acquitted veteran defends subway chokehold stance
In New York City, Marine veteran Daniel Penny was acquitted of homicide after a chokehold on Jordan Neely in May 2023. Penny said he acted to protect others and faced widespread protests and debate over homelessness and public safety.
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