Oklahoma lawsuit against opioid drug makers alleges deceptive marketing contributes to deadly epidemic
OKLAHOMA LAWSUIT AGAINST OPIOID DRUG MAKERS ALLEGES DECEPTIVE MARKETING
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter on Friday filed suit in Cleveland County against four opioid drug companies, alleging their deceptive marketing practices contributed to the state’s deadly painkiller epidemic. Listed as defendants are Purdue Pharma, Allergan, Cephalon and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. A specific amount of damages being sought was not available. “Our calculations are that it could be in the billions of dollars,” Hunter said. Hunter said he hopes portions of any recovery would go toward rehabilitation and treatment costs. “The settlement ought to be in large part dedicated towards rehabilitation, towards dealing
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker