The state of West Virginia has agreed to a $99 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceutical removing the company from the trial that entered […]
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Off-labeling of opioids focus of Friday testimony in trial against manufacturers
CHARLESTON — Off-label uses of opioid products dominated testimony Friday in the ongoing trial pitting the state of West Virginia against three opioid manufacturers. The lawsuit alleges […]
Expert witness says marketing strategies caused doctors to prescribe more pain pills
CHARLESTON — The state alleges drug manufacturers exaggerated the benefits of long-term opioid use in their marketing strategies significantly contributing to the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. […]
Opioid trial continues, medical historian testifies
CHARLESTON — A medical historian testified Wednesday during the state’s opioid trial against three large drug manufacturers, in which he described historical records that indicate the companies […]
State goes after drug makers
CHARLESTON — The first day of what could be a several-week-long trial pitting the state of West Virginia against three opioid manufacturers opened Monday with opening statements. […]
