A New Jersey court dismissed Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson for lack of standing.
On November 26, 2025, a New Jersey federal court dismissed a second complaint over the plans’ prescription drug program for lack of standing.
What the court decided.
November 26, 2025
The court dismissed the second complaint over the prescription drug program.
No Standing
The plaintiffs did not show a concrete injury.
No Amended Complaint
On December 18, 2025 the plaintiffs said they would not amend, and reserved the right to appeal.
Practical effects.
Similar to Navarro
Both courts focused on standing rather than on the merits of the drug pricing claims.
Not a Free Pass
The fiduciary duty to monitor vendors remains.
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Quick answers.
Short answers. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Why was the case dismissed?
For lack of standing, not on the merits of the pricing claims.
Did the plaintiffs appeal?
They declined to amend and reserved the right to appeal.
Should we change our plan?
Ask your advisor to review the pharmacy arrangement.
Where the rules and figures come from.
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Trucker Huss on Lewandowski
The Johnson & Johnson dismissals and the plaintiffs’ decision not to amend.
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