Opioid Special Master's 'Reply All' Mishap Leads to Call for Resignation

Lawyers for two pharmacy benefit managers are seeking to disqualify special master David R. Cohen in the opioid litigation case after he mistakenly sent a "reply all" email with private notes to himself. The email, which referred to the pharmacy benefit managers as "PBMs" and plaintiffs as "Ps," raised concerns about Cohen's impartiality. Cohen defended himself, stating that the comments were in response to assertions made by the pharmacy benefit managers and that he would still allow the addition of third parties. The incident highlights the importance of exercising caution when responding to emails and the potential consequences of email mishaps in legal proceedings.