Kennebec County Joins Nationwide Opioid Lawsuit
March 22, 2018
Source: Portland Press Herald
The Kennebec county commissioners voted Tuesday to sign on to a nationwide lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies that make and distribute opioids, a decision already made by several municipal and county governments in Maine.
The allegations in the lawsuit – being brought by Napoli Shkolnik PLLC of New York City and by Trafton, Matzen, Belleau & Frenette LLP of Auburn – are that the companies suppressed data on the risks of the drugs, and public entities have suffered.
Download
Related Articles
How to Stay Fit During the Holidays
December 22, 2017
The holidays can be difficult for those who are trying to prioritize their health. Not only is it cold outside in most parts of the country–making outdoor exercise less enticing–but there are typically also treats and not-so-good-for-you foods galore. As such, staying fit during the holidays can be challenging. However, there are things that you…Read the article
Worker’s Compensation Third-Party Actions
May 18, 2016
There are many instances of workers being harmed at their place of employment through no fault of their own or their employers. Sometimes the negligence or cause of the injury may be from the negligence of a third party. For example, a construction worker may have to travel between job sites in the middle of…Read the article