N.Y. postpones opioid bellwether trial as novel coronavirus concerns spread

N.Y. postpones opioid bellwether trial as novel coronavirus concerns spread

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Fierce Pharma
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With thousands of opioid lawsuits waiting in the wings, several major drugmakers have been prepping their defenses for a precursor trial slated to begin next week in New York. Now, with the novel coronavirus continuing its spread, those companies face a delay on that trial—which, for them, might be a good thing.