Opioid Drug Manufacturer Settles Ohio Lawsuit
CLEVELAND, Oh. — Mallinckrodt PLC, a drug maker that manufactured generic opioid prescription pills, settled an “opioid-crisis” lawsuit with two counties in Ohio for $30 million according to the Wall Street Journal. The parties have not finalized the settlement agreement yet. However, the tentative agreement requires Mallinckrodt PLC … [Read more...] about Opioid Drug Manufacturer Settles Ohio Lawsuit
Mallinckrodt Settles Opioid Lawsuits with Ohio Counties
CLEVELAND, OH. – The manufacturer of generic opioids Mallinckrodt has settled the lawsuit pending against it by two counties in the state of Ohio related to the national opioid epidemic. In agreeing to the settlement, the company will avoid taking part in a federal trial in Ohio related to drug maker liability in the … [Read more...] about Mallinckrodt Settles Opioid Lawsuits with Ohio Counties
New Opioid Medication Gets Approval From FDA
WASHINGTON- The nytimes.com reports that a new and highly potent form of opioids has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for acute pain despite a review from the advisory committee that found there was a high risk of the drug being abused. The drug is named Dsuvia, and it is a form of a … [Read more...] about New Opioid Medication Gets Approval From FDA
Family of Chris Cornell Sues Doctor for Alleged Over Prescribing of Drugs
LOS ANGELOS- According to USAToday.com, the family of the Soundgarden front man, Chris Cornell has filed a lawsuit against the late singer’s doctor for allegedly over-prescribing drugs to musician’s death. According to the coroner, Cornell died by hanging himself in May of 2017. Although drugs were not ruled the cause of death, … [Read more...] about Family of Chris Cornell Sues Doctor for Alleged Over Prescribing of Drugs
