Judge Reduces Johnson & Johnson Opioid Verdict by More Than $100 Million
A judge in Oklahoma has reduced a verdict against opioid maker Johnson & Johnson by more than $100 million, NPR reports.
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Heroin and other opioids are ravaging communities across America. Deaths from heroin increased 328% between 2010 and 2015, and drug deaths from fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are now seeing a sharp rise as well. More Americans die from drug overdoses than in car crashes, and this increasing trend is driven by Rx painkillers.
Susan Kime
I agree with Senator McCaskill because I have seen and heard way too much on it is everybody else’s fault with things going on in our country. There is a lack of taking responsibility for one’s own actions in this country that I find deplorable. from top leadership on down.
Debbie Smith
I agree with Senator McCaskill too. This idea is rediculous! I was a heroin + opiate addict for 22 years + have been clean 27. I never saw my use of drugs or prescription drugs go up or down due to whether I had Medicaid, insurance or bought it myself. Other factors were very much at play but getting on or off Medicaid did not affect my using or cause me to relapse.
Robb
That statement is single-handedly the most egregious and illogical contribution toward this debilitating epidemic. It’s beyond reaching. Shifting blame & responsibility to a lesser socioeconomic demographic. Further, in such an indirect and suppressive manner.
Ellen
I agree with Senator McCaskill. Total Hogwash. That is as bad as the Governor of KY (Bevin) saying that giving people Medicaid benefits doesn’t improve health outcomes. Where do they get this nonsense.