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OxyContin marketer, opioid maker announce settlements totaling $500 million

February 9, 2024 The Associated Press

An advertising agency that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other prescription painkillers and a drugmaker announced separate agreements Thursday worth a total of $500 million to avoid going to trial on claims that […]

Walmart offers to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits

November 18, 2022 The Associated Press

Walmart proposed a $3.1 billion legal settlement on Tuesday over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies, becoming the latest major drug industry player to promise major support to state, local and […]

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Juul to pay $40M in N. Carolina teen vaping suit settlement

July 1, 2021 Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press

DURHAM — Electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc. will pay $40 million to North Carolina and take more action to prevent underage use and sales, according to a landmark legal settlement announced Monday after years […]

STEINBURG: Elections Board needs to ensure ballot security, not shenanigans

October 1, 2020 Senator Bob Steinburg

Election Day is more than just a day to go to the polls in North Carolina. For many, it’s a pilgrimage to participate in one of the most sacred duties we have as Americans — […]

Bayer to pay up to $10.9 billion to settle Monsanto case

June 24, 2020 The Associated Press

BERLIN — German pharmaceutical company Bayer says it’s paying up to $10.9 billion to settle a lawsuit over subsidiary Monsanto’s weedkiller Roundup, which has faced numerous lawsuits over claims it causes cancer. In a statement […]