28-05-2019 16:52 via seattletimes.com

Trial in Oklahoma’s lawsuit against opioid makers underway

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The nation’s first state trial against drugmakers blamed for contributing to the opioid crisis is underway in Oklahoma. Opening arguments started Tuesday with Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter saying powerful painkillers led to the “worst manmade public health crisis” in U.S. history. Drugmakers deny those claims. Lawyers for consumer products giant […]
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