Judge Kelly Circuit Judge's Rulings on Federal Preemption Of State Law Claims

Lackie Drug Store, Inc. v. OptumRx, Inc.

Eighth Circuit: No Private Right of Action Under Medicare Part D AWP Provision

Lackie Drug Store, Inc. v. OptumRx, Inc., decided by Eighth Circuit on July 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit by La...