Tag: lawsuit

November 1, 2019
The Economic Impact of Non-Medical Opioid Use

The Society of Actuaries published a report that claims the economic burden of the opioid epidemic was $631 billion from 2015-2018.

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September 3, 2019
Johnson & Johnson to Pay $572 Million in Opioid Trial

An Oklahoma judge found the drug maker to be partially responsible for the harm of the opioid epidemic.

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April 2, 2019
Oklahoma Reaches $270 Million Settlement with Opioid Manufacturer

Various state and local governments have sued drug developers for the harms of the opioid epidemic, and this could be the first of many settlements.

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March 1, 2018
State and City Lawsuits Continue to Mount Against Opioid Manufacturers

Forty-one states and over 200 cities and counties claim drug makers deceived patients and doctors regarding opioid safety and addiction risks.

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