Major drug distributors in talks to settle opioid lawsuits for $18 billion
October 15, 2019 at 17:00 PM EDT
Three major drug distributors are in talks to pay $18 billion to settle sweeping litigation brought by state and local governments blaming them for fueling the opioid crisis, people familiar with the discussions said, potentially marking a broad resolution to lawsuits that have shaken the pharmaceutical industry.
