August 19th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey has filed a lawsuit against Express Scripts, now Evernorth Health, and related entities, alleging the pharmacy benefit manager played a central role in the widespread oversupply of opioids to West Virginia. McCuskey says the company conspired with opioid manufacturers to deceptively market opioids and manipulate public perception…

    

“A central and concealed role in enabling the widespread oversupply of opioid through a combination of intentional conduct, strategic partnerships and calculated intention. Express Scripts helped facilitate the unchecked prescribing, dispensing, and sale of opioids in West Virginia.”