We didn’t totally win because they settled, but I think this suit was filed c.2017. I’m freaking out! I thought this suit died, but I’ll admit that I kinda lost interest after 5 years. I googled it a year ago and thought it said we lost. I got mad and never checked up on it again.
We are badass diabetics and everyone should fear us! I really like that they used the phrase, “price gouging.”
Minnesota was the first state to file a lawsuit like this as far as I know. I remember I had to get to computer security class, but I dropped what I was doing, put on a pair of heels and danced like a fool at the corner of University Ave & MLK Blvd, holding a sign that read, “Diabetics Love Lori.” The cops drove by and made fun of me, but I didn’t care.
Her staffers laughed so hard they invited me in. Then I went, sweating, to computer security class and pretended like nothing interesting happened that day. But then 5 years, then 6, and I kinda lost interest and decided we failed.
People said this was impossible. The diabetics and The State (kinda) won against a huge monopoly. It’s incredible. This lawsuit was no pleasure cruise. It’s foundational. Gotta live it up when you win because there are long periods (of decades) where all your efforts are crushed by the powers that be. Good job, Minnesota! Diabetics bring the pain and everyone should fear our lobbyists - they are hellcats sent from terrifying places to destroy everything! They rein down fire and fear!