Why is Publix battling in the Florida Supreme Court?

A court case involving Florida’s native grocery chain is persisting in Tallahassee — and its outcome could have some major ramifications for the company.The dispute began when Publix sued ACE Property and Casualty Insurance Company and other insurers in federal court, arguing their policies covered Publix’s defense and potential liability in opioid lawsuits. After the federal trial court ruled for the insurers, Publix appealed. In June, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asked the Florida Supreme Court to clarify state law before it decides the appeal.WHAT THE CASE IS ABOUTIn short, the case focuses on insurance coverage and “opioid lawsuits.”Court records obtained by News 6 show local governments have sued companies like Publix in recent years, alleging their handling of opioid prescriptions contributed to addiction, overdoses and other sorts of harm.These local governments argued they were left with the costs of responding to the opioid crisis. As such, Publix reportedly incurred