State of Oklahoma v. Purdue Pharma, et al.

Summary

In this opioid trial, the State of Oklahoma sues pharmaceutical companies Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceutical, claiming that the companies created a public health crisis by producing and distributing opioids across the state.

Attorneys for Janssen and Teva argue that the opioid epidemic was due to street drugs and doctors who overprescribed medication.

Outcome

$465 million awarded to the state