Report: $260 Million Dollar Opioid Addiction Settlement Reached in Two Ohio Lawsuits
Port Washington, New York – October 22, 2019 – Four opioid drug companies agreed to settle two Ohio lawsuits filed against them in federal court for $260 million. These Ohio lawsuits were filed by the local municipalities of Cuyahoga and Summit counties. The lawsuits alleged that AmerisourceBergen, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and … [Read more...] about Report: $260 Million Dollar Opioid Addiction Settlement Reached in Two Ohio Lawsuits
Santa Fe Files Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma
Amid a Growing Opioid Crisis, Santa Fe Files Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma, the Maker of Oxycontin SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – As reported in an online news article published by www.krqe.com, the City of Santa Fe filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, joining numerous states, counties and cities across the United States in seeking to … [Read more...] about Santa Fe Files Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma
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
Wyoming Sues Purdue Pharma for the Company’s Role in Opioid Epidemic
WYOMING- Inurancejournal.com reports that the Wyoming Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company that manufactures OxyContin for the company’s actions, which include deceptive marketing practices. The state filed their claim in the Laramie County Circuit Court saying that the company misrepresented the … [Read more...] about Wyoming Sues Purdue Pharma for the Company’s Role in Opioid Epidemic
Suffolk County Adds Defendants to Opioid Lawsuit
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY- According to newsday.com, eight family members who worked for Purdue Pharmacy and pharmacy chains were added to the county’s opioid lawsuit. Purdue Pharmacy is the company that manufactures Oxycontin. The family members were controlling forces at Purdue Pharma.* The Sackler family has yet to be included in … [Read more...] about Suffolk County Adds Defendants to Opioid Lawsuit
The Sackler Family Added to Opioid Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY- According to ccbsnews.com, the wealthy family in control of Purdue Pharma has been added to the Suffolk County lawsuit against the manufacturer of OxyContin. The lawsuit against the Sackler family will likely not be the last. Over 1,000 lawsuits have been filed against the state and local governments, and there is … [Read more...] about The Sackler Family Added to Opioid Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma
Delaware Sues Opioid Pharmacy Companies
DELAWARE- Delawareonline.com writes that Delaware’s lawsuit against pharmacies began on October 24, 2018. The lawsuit was filed by the state’s Attorney General, Matt Denn earlier in 2018. The lawsuit aims to recover millions of dollars that the state has spent on costs associated with the opioid and heroin epidemic. The defendants … [Read more...] about Delaware Sues Opioid Pharmacy Companies
British Columbia Files Opioid Lawsuit
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Theglobemail.com reports that British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical distributors for misleading the public about the safety of opioid drugs for two decades. The lawsuit is the first for the Canadian government, and the Attorney-General for British Columbia, … [Read more...] about British Columbia Files Opioid Lawsuit
