Judge agrees to Purdue Pharma’s $7 billion opioid bankruptcy deal

Judge agrees to Purdue Pharma's $7 billion opioid bankruptcy deal

A federal bankruptcy judge announced on Friday his intention to approve Purdue Pharma’s new agreement aimed at addressing thousands of lawsuits related to opioid-related costs. This deal also includes financial support for victims affected by the opioid crisis. The agreement, managed by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane, mandates that the Sackler family, which owns Purdue, […]

Sherrill accepted donations from an opioid company while criticizing her opponent for the crisis.

Sherrill accepted donations from an opioid company while criticizing her opponent for the crisis.

Sherrill’s Funding Raises Questions Amid Opioid Crisis Accusations Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill from New Jersey has accepted significant contributions from companies associated with the opioid epidemic, all while criticizing her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, for his connections to the crisis. During a news conference, Sherrill called out Ciattarelli, accusing him of enabling access to […]

Ciattarelli plans toCiattarelli plans to take legal action against Sherrill for defamation regarding comments made during the debate about the opioid crisis.

Ciattarelli plans toCiattarelli plans to take legal action against Sherrill for defamation regarding comments made during the debate about the opioid crisis.

Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate for governor in New Jersey, is planning to file a defamation lawsuit against his Democratic rival, Rep. Mikie Sherrill. This decision follows comments made during a heated debate that took place Wednesday night regarding Sherrill’s business practices and the opioid crisis. “During the debate, Mikie Sherrill faced tough questions about […]

Democrat reportedly misuses opioid relief funds to send children to LGBTQ center connected to Planned Parenthood at ‘Queer Tarot Night’

Democrat reportedly misuses opioid relief funds to send children to LGBTQ center connected to Planned Parenthood at 'Queer Tarot Night'

In a recent revelation, a Democratic congressional candidate has been reported to have redirected funds primarily intended for opioid recovery to facilitate transportation for children to LGBTQ centers. This information comes from Bob Harvey, a member of the Bucks County Democratic Committee, who manages a significant settlement fund derived from opioid manufacturers. The Bucks County […]

Bipartisan legislation aims to address the nitazine opioid gap.

Bipartisan legislation aims to address the nitazine opioid gap.

Legislators Team Up to Combat Nitazen Two bipartisan lawmakers are uniting to tackle the issue of Nitazen, a dangerous new synthetic opioid that is contributing to a rise in overdose deaths. The Nitazen Control Act, spearheaded by Rep. Eugene Windman (D-VA) and Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), aims to address this issue by categorizing the drug as […]

CVS is unable to secure opioid coverage from AIG and Chubb, according to a Delaware court

CVS is unable to secure opioid coverage from AIG and Chubb, according to a Delaware court

CVS Health Not Entitled to Compensation for Opioid Claims CVS Health has been determined not to receive compensation from various American international groups or insurers, including Chubb. A decision from the Delaware Supreme Court established that the claims against CVS from the government, hospitals, doctors, and benefits plans were focused on economic losses, not on […]