These lawsuits are separate from those filed by thousands of American municipalities against many of the same companies.
Category: Opioid Lawsuits
Four States Propose $48 Billion Settlement In Global Opioid Lawsuit
The $48 billion offer is still a far cry from the estimated $504 billion in damages caused to the country in 2015 alone.
Jury Selection Begins In Federal Opioid Trial
The trial that begins next week technically will focus on Cuyahoga and Summit counties in Ohio.
Two Drugmakers Settle Ahead Of Federal Cases
Endo and Allergan will still face ongoing litigation with dozens of other municipalities.
Sacklers "Siphoned" Money From Purdue To Avoid Payouts, Lawsuit Alleges
A spokesperson for the Sackler family said that they were within their rights as shareholders to withdraw profits from Purdue Pharma.
Families, Activists Protest At Opioid Lawsuit Hearing In Massachusetts
Protestors gathered outside of Suffolk County Superior Court to bring attention to the personal losses incurred by the opioid crisis.
Will Nearly 2,000 Pending Opioid Lawsuits End In A Master Settlement?
Attorneys are attempting to put together a settlement that would make a “meaningful impact on the deeply tragic opioid crisis.”
Expert: Johnson & Johnson Played Bigger Role In Opioid Crisis Than Purdue Pharma
Johnson & Johnson is less well-known as an opioid manufacturer, but the company makes Duragesic, a fentanyl patch, and produced Nucynta, an opioid, until 2015.
