"$19 Billion Opioid Settlements Reached with Defendants Across Multiple States"
TL;DR
Major pharmaceutical companies have agreed to pay a $19 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits related to their role in the opioid crisis. As state governments debate how to allocate the funds, some are pushing for the money to be used for addiction treatment and prevention programs, while others are advocating for broader healthcare initiatives. The settlement is expected to be paid out over the course of 18 years.
- Pharmaceutical Giants Set $19 Billion Opioid Settlement as States Debate How to Spend It The Wall Street Journal
- Final agreements announced with four opioid settlement defendants Rural Radio Network
- Governments get nearly $19 billion more in opioid lawsuit settlements The Washington Post
- Nebraska to receive more than $65M in opioid settlement WOWT
- AG Ellison announces additional $208 million in opioid settlements KSTP
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