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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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  2. January 10, 2019

    '60 Minutes' Ethics Feud Ends In Opioid MDL

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  3. January 09, 2019

    BakerHostetler Atty Faces Disqualification Bid In Opioid MDL

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  4. January 09, 2019

    Plaintiffs Attys Rip 'Dishonest' Ethics Complaint In Opioid MDL

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  5. January 04, 2019

    Drug Cos. Decry 'Flagrant' Ethical Lapses In Opioid Cases

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  6. January 02, 2019

    2nd Bellwether Track Set In Opioid MDL

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  7. January 01, 2019

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  8. January 01, 2019

    Native American Cases To Watch In 2019

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  9. January 01, 2019

    Life Sciences Cases To Watch In 2019

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  10. January 01, 2019

    Product Liability Cases To Watch In 2019

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