As the opioid crisis continues to tear across the country, attorneys general have actively led the charge in combatting the opioid epidemic through:
- Advocating for state and federal legislation to stop the epidemic and actions to help those grappling with opioid-use disorder.
- Investigating and suing opioid manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and other related parties for their actions in fueling the crisis and to recover funds to help address the damage they have caused.
Opioids Investigations, Litigation, and Settlements
Attorneys general across the country have filed lawsuits against parties that have helped cause the opioid crisis. In addition, the attorneys general are working together to maximize shared resources, bringing accountability to those who created and have benefited from the epidemic. That work continues through investigations, litigation, and settlements, some of which are highlighted in the below links. State and local governments have also targeted opioid makers and distributors in an effort to recoup the billions in tax dollars spent dealing with the opioid epidemic.