$720 million national opioid settlement with eight drug companies includes estimated $16.5 million for Indiana
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Attorney General Todd Rokita announced his 11th opioid settlement as Indiana's Attorney General, securing approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills, playing roles in worsening an opioid crisis that devastated communities in every state. Indiana expects to receive approximately $16.5 million. “Thousands of Hoosiers have lost their lives as a result of the opioid crisis,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We can never undo that tragic loss of life, but we can hold accountable those responsible for contributing to the situations culminating in these deaths. That’s what these settlements are all about, and I’m proud of the work of our team.” The eight defendants are Alvogen; Amneal; Apotex; Hikma; Indivior; Mylan (now part of Viatris); Sun; and Zydus. The terms of the settlements vary. Some of the companies will remit payments to states annually over the course of years while others will pay their obligation in a single year. Each of the settlements includes injunctive relief terms, namely: |
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