Opioid Settlement: Baltimore Secures $152 Million Jury Award, Aims for Healing and Recovery
BALTIMORE — The city of Baltimore will accept a $152 million jury award in its ongoing litigation against opioid distributors, a significant outcome in the battle against the opioid crisis that has devastated communities across the nation. The jury found that the companies failed to monitor suspicious orders of painkillers, contributing to widespread addiction and overdose deaths. The award follows a lengthy trial that exposed how these distributors prioritized profits over public health, exacerbating one of the deadliest drug crises in U.S. history. This ruling is part of a larger trend where cities and states … Read more