Numerous drug makers engaged in multi-district litigation (MDL) of more than 2,000 opioid lawsuits, filed a motion on Saturday calling for the disqualification of the presiding judge. In the memorandum issued in support of the motion, the drug companies claim that US District Judge Dan Polster is biased against the companies.
MDL cases arise when there are many cases filed in multiple districts all containing one or more common questions of fact. In light of the opioid epidemic, thousands of lawsuits were filed across multiple federal districts claiming the drug companies were at fault.
