Lawsuit

The settlement doesn’t involve the exchange of money and required Jovani Patterson, the lone remaining plaintiff, to acknowledge the school system hadn’t broken any laws or violated any rules.

The companies still have a chance to appeal.

The trial is part of a massive case that could take years to complete.

The companies will likely try to pin the blame on the state and ship builder.

Attorneys filed proposed schedules for litigation involving the Key Bridge.

The ruling can severely limit the amount the city could receive.

McKesson and Amerisource Bergen will now begin their defense.

“I would estimate at this time last year, I had approximately 3500 hours. This year I am close to 1500,” said Alonzo Key, a longshoreman of 21 years who is part of the suit.

The state says cost-cutting measures by Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Group led to a disaster with far-reaching financial ramifications for Marylanders.

The city is suing the company for its role in the opioid epidemic.