Judge Finds Drugmakers Not Liable in First Trial Win in Opioid Litigation November 2, 2021 By Nate Raymond A California judge on Monday said he would rule against several large counties that accused four drugmakers of fueling the...
All But a Few States Now Back Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family Bankruptcy Deal July 12, 2021 By Mike Spector Fifteen more states reached an agreement with Purdue Pharma LP and members of its wealthy Sackler family owners that moved...
Key Local Governments Opt Out of Big Opioid Class Action to Pursue Own Claims December 5, 2019 By Tom Hals Local governments in regions hard hit by the U.S. opioid epidemic have opted out of massive litigation taking aim at...
Several States Have Doubts About $48 Billion Opioid Settlement Offer October 24, 2019 By Tom Hals and Nate Raymond Several U.S. states that have been ravaged by the opioid epidemic are pushing back on a proposed $48 billion settlement...
Bankruptcy Judge Grants Purdue Pharma Time Out from Government Opioid Litigation October 13, 2019 By Steven Church and Erik Larson Purdue Pharma LP and its billionaire owners won a temporary reprieve from nearly 2,700 opioid lawsuits, giving the bankrupt drugmaker...
Judge Leans in Favor of Broad Opioid Settlement Opposed by Municipalities, Drug Firms August 7, 2019 By Nate Raymond A federal judge on Tuesday expressed support for a novel plan by lawyers representing cities and counties suing drug companies...
State, Local Governments Debate How to Best Allocate Any Opioid Settlement Funds August 2, 2019 By Geoff Mulvihill The roughly 2,000 state and local governments suing the drug industry over the deadly opioid crisis have yet to see...
More States File Opioid Lawsuits Against Drug Firms May 16, 2018 By Tina Bellon Litigation against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP is intensifying as six more U.S. states on Tuesday announced lawsuits, accusing the...
U.S. AG Sessions Seeks Role in Talks to Settle State, Local Opioid Lawsuits April 3, 2018 By Nate Raymond The U.S. Justice Department on Monday sought court permission to participate in settlement negotiations aimed at resolving lawsuits by state...
Judge Says Trial Over Opioids May Be Necessary March 9, 2018 A federal judge pushing for a settlement in lawsuits by state and local governments against drug companies over their roles...