Drug companies and suppliers on trial over opioid epidemic that claimed 500,000 lives in 20 years

Huntington Mayor Williams testifies in landmark opioid trial

A notable witness has taken the stand in a landmark opioid trial in Charleston as Cabell County and the city of Huntington allege the "big three" drug distribution companies fueled the region's opioid crisis. Huntington Mayor Steve Williams arrived at the Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse Wednesday morning in Charleston, ready to testify as the final witness for the city and county before the defense starts its six-week portion of the historic o…

Major opioid epidemic trial begins in New York

A dozen drug manufacturers and distributors accused of fueling the nation’s opioid epidemic face a jury for the first time Tuesday during opening statements at what could be the most consequential opioids trial so far.New York and two of its largest counties, Nassau and Suffolk on Long Island, are seeking to hold Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Endo International, McKesson, Cardinal Health and other corporations responsible for the deadly epidem…

Drug companies and suppliers on trial over opioid epidemic that claimed 500,000 lives in 20 years

Two New York counties and the state attorney general are bringing legal action against manufacturers and suppliers.

Opioid makers, distributors go on trial in New York

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A landmark trial targeting multiple opioid manufacturers and distributors opened Tuesday with lawyers for the government accusing the companies of bringing death and destruction to communities.

Opioid makers, distributors go on trial in New York

A landmark trial targeting multiple opioid manufacturers and distributors opened Tuesday with lawyers for the government accusing the companies of bringing death and destruction to communities

Opioid makers, distributors go on trial in New York

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A landmark trial targeting multiple opioid manufacturers and distributors opened Tuesday with lawyers for the government accusing the companies of bringing death and destruction to communities.The case bought by Suffolk and Nassau counties and state Attorney General Letitia James is part of a slew of litigation over an epidemic linked to nearly 500,000 deaths over the last two decades.But this case is unique in targeti…