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Nueces County hires outside counsel to pursue litigation over insulin pricing

Nueces County Commissioners Court · March 11, 2020
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Summary

Nueces County Commissioners Court voted to hire outside counsel led by attorney Kathy Snapka to investigate and, if appropriate, sue manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers over alleged insulin price‑fixing that has raised local costs for self‑insured plans.

Nueces County approved hiring outside counsel on March 11 to investigate and potentially sue drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers over rising insulin costs.

The commissioners voted to designate Kathy Snapka as lead outside counsel to develop a litigation plan that would seek recovery for the county’s self‑funded insurance program. Snapka’s…

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