An advertising agency that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other prescription painkillers has agreed to pay U.S. states $350 million rather than face the possibility of trials over its role in the opioid crisis. Publicis … [Read more...]
Rite Aid Has Filed For Bankruptcy
Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy. The Associated Press reports the company has obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related … [Read more...]
County Legislature Opts Into Opioid Settlement, Will Receive Over $957,000
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved opting into an opioid settlement that will bring in over $957,000 to the county. State Attorney General Letitia James secured a $523 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries last year … [Read more...]
CVS, Walgreens Agree to Pay $10.7 Billion in Settlement of Opioid Lawsuit
CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of $10.7 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids. New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of attorneys general in negotiating the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Voting on Deputy Sheriff’s Contract, Opioid Settlement Monies
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on a new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association tonight. The tentative agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5& … [Read more...]
State Files Lawsuit Against Drug Manufacturers, Distributors
ALBANY - New York State has filed a $2 billion lawsuit against companies that it claims have helped to feed and grow the opioid epidemic. On Monday Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the New York Sate Department of Financial Services is taking action … [Read more...]
New York Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Makers
ALBANY - New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday that her office has filed the nation's most extensive lawsuit against the makers and distributors of opioids, as well as the family behind Purdue Pharma, a firm that many hold … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County to Join Lawsuit Against Drug Companies for Alleged Connection to Growing Addiction Epidemic
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved moving forward with a lawsuit against major drug manufacturers for their role in the opioid epidemic. The legislature voted 19-0 Wednesday night in favor of the resolution, … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Lawsuit Resolution Against Pharmaceutical Companies Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session Wednesday in Mayville. VIEW FULL AGENDA Among the items to be considered by the legislature is a resolution that would allow the county to sue … [Read more...]
