Cuomo Targets Endo, Alleging Opioid Insurance Fraud
New York files insurance fraud claim against Endo Pharmaceuticals.
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West Virginia Targets Rite-Aid, Walgreens in Opioid Lawsuit
Rite-Aid and Walgreens are accused of fueling the opioid crisis in new West Virginia lawsuit.
New York’s Opioid Overdose Deaths Increase Amid Pandemic
New York witnesses a rise in opioid overdoses during social distancing.
Filing Contends Pill-pushing Pharmacies Should Not be Forgotten
Pharmacies need to be held accountable for excessive opioid orders, according to lawsuit.
Plaintiffs Say ‘Pillbillies’ Email Wasn’t Shared in Discovery
AmerisourceBergen tried to conceal parody song email, plaintiffs allege.
Teva Execs Believe the Company Will Avoid Criminal Charges
Teva is taking a gamble, using its coronavirus solution to assume it will not be charged criminally.
Victims Plead for Purdue to be Held Accountable
Plaintiffs asks for an independent examiner to review Purdue’s finances.
China May Still be Selling Addictive Fentanyl Internationally
Despite new restrictions on fentanyl, China may still be flooding the international market.
Michigan’s Addiction Treatment Centers Forced to Reduce Capacity
Treatment centers are reducing capacity, leading to longer wait times for new admissions.
Mallinckrodt Faces Opioid Litigation Yet Again in New York
New York accuses Mallinckrodt of violating two state insurance laws in latest opioid case.