Opioid Settlement Rejected
NEW YORK, New York — Opioid drug manufacturers McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen offered to settle litigation with 21 states for the sum of $18 billion paid over eighteen years. The states rejected the settlement offer. Becker’s Hospital Review said that the Wall Street Journal reported the states demanded settlements … [Read more...] about Opioid Settlement Rejected
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
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
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
