B.C. Supreme Court certifies province’s class-action lawsuit against opioid providers
- The Supreme Court of Canada has certified British Columbia's class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors, allowing the province to act as a representative plaintiff for other Canadian governments.
- The lawsuit aims to recover costs associated with treating opioid-related diseases allegedly caused by the industry's conduct.
- Attorney General Niki Sharma stated that the decision marks a significant milestone in the proceedings that began in 2018.
- The class-action lawsuit seeks to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for their role in the opioid crisis, which was declared a public health emergency in April 2016.
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