Express Scripts v. Anne Arundel Cnty.

Headline: Anne Arundel County Lawfully Terminated Contract with Express Scripts, Court Affirms

Citation:

Court: Maryland Court of Appeals · Filed: 2026-03-23 · Docket: 1m/25

Published

Outcome: Defendant Win

Impact Score: 45/100 — Low-moderate impact: This case addresses specific legal issues with limited broader application.

Legal Topics: contract-breach contract-termination damages

Case Summary

This case involves a dispute between Express Scripts, a pharmacy benefit manager, and Anne Arundel County regarding a contract for prescription drug services. The County had a contract with Express Scripts, but later decided to switch to a different provider, CVS Caremark. Express Scripts sued the County, alleging breach of contract and seeking damages. The core of the dispute revolved around whether the County properly terminated its contract with Express Scripts and whether Express Scripts was entitled to certain fees or damages as a result of the termination. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Anne Arundel County, finding that the County had the right to terminate its contract with Express Scripts under the terms of their agreement. The court determined that Express Scripts was not entitled to the damages it sought because the termination was valid. This decision affirmed the lower court's ruling, concluding that the County did not breach the contract by switching pharmacy benefit managers.

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Key Holdings

The court established the following key holdings in this case:

Anne Arundel County did not breach its contract with Express Scripts by terminating the agreement and switching to a different pharmacy benefit manager.
Express Scripts was not entitled to damages or termination fees as the County's termination was valid under the contract terms.

Entities and Participants

Parties

Express Scripts (party)
Anne Arundel County (party)
CVS Caremark (company)

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

Comprehensive Q&A covering every aspect of this court opinion.

Basic Questions (4)

Q: What was this case about?

This case was about whether Anne Arundel County breached its contract with Express Scripts when it terminated their agreement for pharmacy benefit management services and switched to a new provider.

Q: Who sued whom?

Express Scripts sued Anne Arundel County.

Q: What was the court's final decision?

The court ruled in favor of Anne Arundel County, affirming that the County lawfully terminated its contract with Express Scripts and did not owe Express Scripts damages.

Q: What was the main legal issue?

The main legal issue was the interpretation of the contract's termination clauses and whether the County's actions constituted a breach of contract.

Case Details

Case Name	Express Scripts v. Anne Arundel Cnty.
Citation
Court	Maryland Court of Appeals
Date Filed	2026-03-23
Docket Number	1m/25
Precedential Status	Published
Outcome	Defendant Win
Impact Score	45 / 100
Legal Topics	contract-breach, contract-termination, damages
Jurisdiction	md

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