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Civil Litigation,
Government

Dec. 20, 2018

San Francisco joins suit against drugmakers over opioid epidemic

San Francisco joined a host of cities, counties and states in suing a variety of major opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in allegedly contributing to the nationwide prescription drug epidemic.

San Francisco joined a host of cities, counties and states in suing major opioid manufacturers and distributors, alleging they have contributed to a nationwide prescription drug epidemic, which the producers deny.

City Attorney Dennis Herrera accused the defendants Tuesday of misleading the public concerning the dangers of opioid addiction and efficacy while turning a blind eye to the issue by failing to track and report suspicious...

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