Cabell County files to appeal decision in opioid lawsuit

CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — The Cabell County Commission filed an appeal to overturn the decision in the 'Big Three' opioid lawsuit. In a press rele...

August 9, 2022
5:02 AM

CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — The Cabell County Commission filed an appeal to overturn the decision in the 'Big Three' opioid lawsuit. In a press release from the Cabell County Commission, they say: We believe strongly that the federal erred as matter of law in its ruling against the City of Huntington and Cabell County and intend to prosecute an appeal. No taxpayer dollars have been, or will be used to prosecute the litigation nor the appeal.Cabell County Commission On July 15, Officials with the City of Huntington said the city was planning to appeal the outcome of the opioid lawsuit against Cardinal Health, Amerisource Berge and McKesson, the 'Big Three' of opioid distributors.

Isaac Taylor