New Haven Sues OxyContin Maker Over Opioid Crisis

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut city is suing the company that manufactures OxyContin for “deceptive marketing” that is blamed for the city’s opioid crisis.
New Haven filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma Tuesday seeking compensation for costs faced by police, social services and first responders combating the crisis.
Several states have sued the company, including New Jersey, Ohio and New Hampshire.
Democratic Mayor Toni Harp tells the New Haven Register the city