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Eleventh Circuit Court Rules Against Tobacco Companies

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied an appeal made by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Philip Morris USA Inc. over a $41 million jury award given to a former smoker whose decades-long habit allegedly led to pulmonary…

People Affected By Natural Gas Explosion Get $143M

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A Massachusetts judge awarded a settlement of $143 million to the residents and business owners who were affected by natural gas explosions in the state in 2018.

The settlement came as Columbia Gas of Massachusetts pleaded guilt for causing…

McKinsey To End Opioid Marketing Claims With $573M Deal

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On Thursday, McKinsey & Co., the American worldwide management consulting firm, announced that it would pay $573 million to resolve a lawsuit filed over its role in fueling the

J&J: Sole Defendant In The Oklahoma State Opioid Trial

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Oklahoma State Attorney General Mike Hunter made an announcement on May 26, Sunday, stating that Teva Pharmaceuticals made a settlement of $85 million over alleged link to the opioid epidemic, two days before the trial.

Early Settlement For Bard IVC Filter Lawsuits

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According to a telephonic conference held on May 10, 2019, a settlement has been reached for a Bard IVC Filter lawsuit before the trial date; however, the settlement agreement details…

Walgreens Settles $683M Opioid Lawsuit With Florida

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The state of Florida has reached a $683 million settlement with the Walgreens pharmacy over a lawsuit that accuses the company of improper distribution of opioid painkillers that resulted in the…

Metro Atlanta Governments Sue Drug Makers Over Opioid Crisis

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Atlanta and six metro area counties filed a federal lawsuit against more than two dozen drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and prescription drug brokers, arguing that their involvement in the…

Summit County To Get $17B In Opioid Settlement

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Summit County stands to earn a piece of the $209 million that Utah will get as part of a recent nationwide opioid settlement with drugstore chains and pharmaceutical companies.