Astra USA v. Santa Clara County (2010)
- Docket
- 09-1273
- Decided
- 2010-01-01
Summary
Question: Can health care providers sue drug makers for overcharging public hospitals for prescription drugs? Conclusion: No. The Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous opinion by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg that health care providers cannot sue drug makers for overcharging public hospitals for prescription drugs. Justice Elena Kagan did not take part in consideration of the case.