If the $50 billion opioid settlement falls through, here's what would happen: by lisettevoytko
If the case proceeds Monday, two Ohio counties particularly hard-hit by the epidemic will face offIf a tentative $50 billion opioid settlement between attorneys representing almost 2,500 lawsuits and multiple major U.S. drug companiesTheconsists of cash and addiction treatment medication to be given out over the upcoming years.
By settling, cities would receive much-needed cash and medical help for residents, and companies can stop spending millions on legal fees and facing bad publicity., two Ohio counties particularly hard-hit by the epidemic will face off against six of the companies.
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