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Walter F. Roche Jr.
The federal judge presiding over hundred of lawsuits stemming from a nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak has abruptly recused himself, raising concerns that victims may face further delays.U.S. Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV told the several dozen lawyers gathered in his Boston courtroom Thursday that he had no choice but to step aside because former law partners and personal friends had entered an appearance in the case.
Acknowledging that his action might raise concerns, Saylor said he expected the cases to be transferred to U.S. District Judge Rya W. Zobel, whom he described as “very efficient.”
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