Purdue and Sacklers Settle Oklahoma Opioid Case for $270 Million
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reached a settlement with the state of Oklahoma. Two other defendants remain, Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
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How to Prevent Scams about Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars seem to be the new wave of the future. But, are we ready for them?
Energy Alchemy: Sustainable or Silly?
How long can we rely on energy-intensive industries to transform fuel into plastic and plastic into fuel, or to perform services that nature would willingly undertake for free if we’d just get out of the way?
Oklahoma Contends J&J Could be the Opioid Crisis ‘Kingpin’
Oklahoma’s Attorney General believes the ‘family company,’ Johnson & Johnson acted as the kingpin in the opioid drug crisis.
Minority Patients More Likely to Receive Opioids, Reveals California Study
California study suggests that minority patients are more likely to be prescribed addictive opioid painkillers than non-minorities.
Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Strips That May Contain Pieces of Metal
Tyson Foods is recalling thousands of pounds of frozen chicken strips after receiving a couple customer complaints regarding metal pieces in the products.
Pediatrician Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patient Reopens Urgent Care
A pediatrician that has been accused of fondling a female patient has reopened his urgent care center and it will remain open for business until a Medical Board hearing in August to determine whether he will be able to keep his license.
Inmate’s Brother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Awarded $5 Million
Brother of inmate who died after being repeatedly punched while restrained received $5 million.
Will Purdue Declare Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Opioid Litigation?
Rumor has it that Purdue is planning to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy to halt the 2,000 lawsuits against it for deceptively marketing OxyContin to doctors and patients.
Former Hotchkiss Student’s Sexual Abuse Trial Will Move Forward
Two students have come forward with sexual abuse allegations against faculty and staff at The Hotchkiss School. One student’s trial will moved forward, judge orders.