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Warren County Sues 29 Companies Over Opioid Crisis

Warren County Sues 29 Companies Over Opioid Crisis

Warren County Sues 29 Companies Over Opioid Crisis

Introduction

On Friday, Warren County filed a lawsuit in the United States Federal District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Bowling Green Division, against 29 companies involved in the manufacturing, selling, and distribution of opioids drugs.

Attorney, Lee Coleman, said that the opioid epidemic caused in Warren County, and throughout the U.S. is because of the robust marketing of opioids by the 29 companies. Coleman even claimed that the companies were aware of how harmful the opioids were but hid the fact from the users.

As per the reports, the county is looking forward to collecting damages for the havoc created in the county because of the opioids. Judge executive, Michael Buchanon of Warren County indicated that if they receive settlement money from the companies, then a huge percentage of that money will be used for addiction and recovery programs.

Meanwhile, the Federal Judge Robert Drain, overseeing the bankruptcy case of Purdue Pharma, has set a deadline of June 30 to file claims against the company over the opioid crisis. The state and local governments are already driving the legal battle against the opioid manufacturer. Now, government entities such as hospitals, and even individuals can file a lawsuit to seek settlement over the opioid crisis.

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