New York implicates more firms in opioids litigation

29 March 2019
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New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed to significantly extend a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors, seeking damages for alleged marketing malpractices.

Numerous counties in New York and the City of New York have also initiated legal action against market participants.

The case is built on findings from a multi-year, industry-wide investigation into the marketing and sale of opioid products in New York State, which was conducted by the Attorney General’s office.

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