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Novel Plan Aims to Settle Opioid Suits: WSJ

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Endo International PLC, Johnson & Johnson and other drugmakers that face sprawling litigation over the opioid crisis are exploring an unusual way to settle the cases: by participating in Purdue Pharma LP’s bankruptcy, according to internal documents and a person familiar with the matter. The move, if successful, could bring an end to—or at least… Continue reading Novel Plan Aims to Settle Opioid Suits: WSJ

Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses Rise 52%, CDC Says

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The number of confirmed or probable cases of vaping-related illness has risen to 805 across 46 states and one U.S. territory, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday, as health authorities urge people to stop using electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices while it investigates a rash of illnesses and deaths linked to… Continue reading Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses Rise 52%, CDC Says

CDC Steps Up Investigation into Vaping, E-Cigarettes

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to enhance the inter-agency response to the current investigation into cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarette product use, or vaping. “CDC has made it a priority to find out what is causing this outbreak of e-cigarette or vaping-related… Continue reading CDC Steps Up Investigation into Vaping, E-Cigarettes

OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma Files for Bankruptcy Protection

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Purdue Pharma LP filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday night with a partial deal aimed at resolving thousands of lawsuits filed by states and municipalities accusing it of fueling the opioid crisis. The filing, made in federal bankruptcy court in White Plains, N.Y., marks a remarkable downfall for the closely held company started more than five… Continue reading OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma Files for Bankruptcy Protection

American Medical Association Says Just Stop Vaping as Deaths, Illnesses Rise

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The American Medical Association on Monday urged Americans to stop using electronic cigarettes of any sort until scientists have a better handle on the cause of 450 lung illnesses and at least five deaths related to the use of the products. The AMA, one of the nation’s most influential physician groups, also called on doctors… Continue reading American Medical Association Says Just Stop Vaping as Deaths, Illnesses Rise

Vaping Lung Illness Tied to Cannabis Products: New York Health Dept.

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Severe, mysterious lung illnesses that have struck more than 200 people around the country may be tied to an ingredient in cannabis-containing vapor products, said the New York State Department of Health. New York and other states, as well as federal health regulators, have been racing to find a cause of the lung illnesses in… Continue reading Vaping Lung Illness Tied to Cannabis Products: New York Health Dept.

FDA and CDC Investigating E-Cigarette-Linked Incidents

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the incidents related to severe respiratory illness associated with the use of electronic cigarettes, the FDA said Friday. The FDA on Friday also issued an advisory that asks the public to consider refraining from using electronic-cigarette products if… Continue reading FDA and CDC Investigating E-Cigarette-Linked Incidents

Purdue Pharma in Talks to Resolve Opioid Cases through Bankruptcy

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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP and its owners, the Sackler family, are in talks with state and local governments to resolve more than 2,000 opioid cases in a deal valued at between $10 billion and $12 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The discussions, part of a mediation to end the mounting litigation… Continue reading Purdue Pharma in Talks to Resolve Opioid Cases through Bankruptcy

Judge Rules Johnson & Johnson Must Pay Over $572M for Its Role in Oklahoma Opioid Crisis

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An Oklahoma judge on Monday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay over $572 million for pushing doctors to prescribe opioids while downplaying the risks of addiction, actions that state prosecutors said helped fuel the state’s opioid epidemic andled to more than 6,000 deaths over nearly two decades. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter claimed in court… Continue reading Judge Rules Johnson & Johnson Must Pay Over $572M for Its Role in Oklahoma Opioid Crisis

Walmart Sues Tesla Over Solar Panel Fires at Seven Stores

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Walmart is suing Elon Musk’s electric vehicle and clean energy company after Tesla solar panels atop seven of the retailer’s stores allegedly caught fire, according a court filing. The Walmart suit alleges breach of contract, gross negligence and failure to live up to industry standards. Walmart is asking Tesla to remove solar panels from more… Continue reading Walmart Sues Tesla Over Solar Panel Fires at Seven Stores