New York Federal Judge Dismisses Class Claims Over PBM’s Pricing, Allows Amendment

Mealey's (January 10, 2018, 10:03 AM EST) -- NEW YORK — A New York federal judge on Jan. 5 dismissed Employee Retirement Income Security Act and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act class claims against the largest pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) and a health insurance provider over prescription pricing, but gave the plaintiffs 21 days to file a third amended complaint (In re Express Scripts/Anthem ERISA Litigation, No. 16-3399, S.D. N.Y., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3081)....