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Judge Slashes Baltimore’s $266 Million Verdict Against Drug Giants, Citing Excessive Damages in Opioid Case

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BALTIMORE — A judge has determined that jurors significantly overstepped in their financial award to the city in a major drug-related case against two pharmaceutical giants. Following a verdict last November that held McKesson and AmerisourceBergen accountable for exacerbating Baltimore’s opioid crisis, the presiding judge suggested modifying the initial damages awarded from $266 million to just $52 million. Baltimore City Circuit Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill ruled that the jurors’ decision was “grossly excessive” and prompted concern, stating that the initial verdict was “shocking” given the presented evidence. The case centered around claims that the companies had … Read more

Judge Dials Down Baltimore’s $266 Million Opioid Verdict Against Drug Giants, Reducing It to $52 Million Amid Fallout

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Baltimore, Maryland — A judge has ruled that jurors overstepped by awarding the city an excessive sum in a recent verdict against two major drug distributors, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen. The decision follows a November trial where jurors determined that these companies had unreasonably supplied large quantities of painkillers that contributed significantly to Baltimore’s opioid crisis. Jurors held McKesson and AmerisourceBergen accountable for an alarming 97% of the city’s opioid epidemic and awarded Baltimore $266 million in damages. However, Baltimore City Circuit Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill indicated that this amount was disproportionate to the evidence presented, suggesting … Read more

Baltimore’s Former State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Awaits Verdict in Federal Mortgage Fraud Trial That Could Change Her Life

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Baltimore, Maryland – Former Baltimore City state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby awaits the outcome of her second federal trial, which could have significant implications for her future. Mosby gained prominence in 2015 when she became the youngest state’s attorney of a major city. Her profile rose even further when she led a controversial investigation in the case of Freddie Grey, resulting in charges against six Baltimore City police officers. Mosby now faces a federal mortgage fraud trial in Greenbelt, Maryland, after being accused of making false statements during real estate transactions in Florida. Mosby took the … Read more