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How much will individuals get from Purdue Pharma settlement?
About 130,485 people who can prove they were harmed by OxyContin will each get between $3,500 and $48,000. Guardians of 6,550 children born with symptoms of opioid withdrawal will receive about $7,000.
Is OxyContin still sold?
OxyContin is currently distributed throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
How long does it take to resolve a lawsuit?
Some class action lawsuits can take as little as a few months and as long as several years. These kinds of cases can typically take around two or three years to be resolved, while others can take even longer. When court rulings are appealed, the process gets further prolonged.
Is Perdue chicken and Purdue Pharma related?
No. They are two different companies. Perdue Chicken is spelled with an “e.” Purdue Pharma is spelled with a “u.”
Should I join or file an opioid lawsuit?
In general, you may want to consider joining or filing an opioid lawsuit if you or a loved one meet the following criteria: You have been prescribed an opioid medication by a doctor (you were not taking the drug illegally)
How many people have filed lawsuits against the opioid epidemic?
Hundreds of U.S. citizens who fell victim to the ongoing opioid epidemic filed a lawsuit to join the legal battle bravely fought by state attorneys and governmental agencies across the country.
Will $5 billion from opioid settlement money stir the Cup?
An additional $5 billion/year from opioid settlement money could be the straw that stirs the cup- or it could be an insignificant non-contributor. It all depends on whether and how the money is spent. There are already some good signs and some bad signs.
Are there any opioid painkiller lawsuits against the manufacturers?
In certain situations, others may be the subject of opioid painkiller lawsuits. Recently, a number of high-profile lawsuits have been filed against opioid manufacturers for their alleged role in accelerating the opioid crisis in the United States. One such high-profile case targets Purdue Pharma, maker of the popular opioid painkiller OxyContin.