The trial that begins next week technically will focus on Cuyahoga and Summit counties in Ohio.
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Johnson & Johnson Settles Opioid Lawsuits With Two Ohio Counties
The settlement is tiny compared to a recent $572 million ruling against Johnson & Johnson for its role in the opioid epidemic in Oklahoma.
Two Drugmakers Settle Ahead Of Federal Cases
Endo and Allergan will still face ongoing litigation with dozens of other municipalities.
How 76 Billion Opioid Pills Flooded The Country
Shocking data from a federal opioid lawsuit has been unsealed and made available to the public.
New York Tries To Tax Prescription Opioids Again
Some people argue that the tax could push people to use illegal alternatives if prescription opioids become more expensive.
Former DEA Official Now A Paid Consultant For Purdue Pharma
Insiders wonder if the former DEA official anticipated becoming a paid consultant for Big Pharma when she was with the agency.
Johnson & Johnson Called Opioid "Kingpin" In Oklahoma Lawsuit
The lawsuit names the multinational company as a “top supplier, seller and lobbyist” for prescription opioids.
Doctor Who Made 6K A Day For Prescribing Oxy: "I Was A Scapegoat"
“When I started treating people with chronic non-cancer pain. I felt it was unethical and discriminatory to limit the dose of medication.” Florida physician Barry Schultz was convicted to 157 years in prison for illegally prescribing enormous amounts of opioids to his patients. Now he calls himself a “scapegoat” for the pharmaceutical companies who produce, distribute… Continue reading Doctor Who Made 6K A Day For Prescribing Oxy: "I Was A Scapegoat"