Judge Kornmann Chief Judge's Rulings on Federal Preemption Of State Law Claims

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

Eighth Circuit: Pharmacies lack 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...