US EditionB.C. court certifies Canada-wide class-action suit against McKinsey for alleged opioid promotion
- The British Columbia Supreme Court approved a class-action suit on a national scale against McKinsey & Company, representing multiple jurisdictions in the case related to the promotion of opioids.
- The lawsuit arises from the province's assertion that McKinsey collaborated with opioid producers to create promotional campaigns that contributed to the excessive prescribing of these drugs.
- McKinsey denied involvement in Canadian opioid marketing but admitted to a U.S. suit where it paid $600 million for aiding Purdue Pharma's opioid promotion.
- The lawsuit seeks to recover taxpayer expenses dating back to 1996 due to health repercussions, with Attorney General Niki Sharma emphasizing the need to hold companies responsible, while Leslie McBain acknowledged the importance of accountability but pointed out that the lawsuit does not immediately resolve the ongoing crisis.
- The case will proceed to trial with McKinsey defending itself, reflecting ongoing efforts to address the province’s long-standing opioid public health emergency declared in 2016.
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B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action suit against McKinsey for alleged opioid promotion
The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against consultancy firm McKinsey & Company, in which the province alleges the company advised opioid manufacturers and helped design advertising campaigns that led to opioid over-prescription.
Politicians from Odense are considering whether the municipality should give gift cards to young people who have opioid abuse. This is reported by DR. The gift card should be for 200 kroner and should be given up to six times to young people who show up for rehab. The proposal is being discussed in connection with a larger action plan that should prevent and treat the abuse. Social and employment councilor in Odense Claus Houden (V) is a support…
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