Tribe Not Likely To Succeed In Opioid Suit, Judge Says In Blocking Action

Mealey's (June 9, 2022, 7:54 AM EDT) -- MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin federal judge on June 6 enjoined officials of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians from proceeding with a tribal court case against a consulting firm defendant in a nationwide opioid multidistrict litigation after finding that the officials’ action will probably fail due to lack of jurisdiction....