The State of Kentucky Wins Over $460 Million in an Opioid Settlement
More than $460 million has been settled in the case against opioid companies, like Johnson and Johnson, for their role in the opioid epidemic here in the commonwealth.
“I hope that our fight to secure this money demonstrates that we will use every available tool to support the important work that is being done to treat addiction, support individuals in recovery, and expand access to opioid abatement programs,” Attorney General Daniel Cameron said in a press release.
As of this week, 180 people have died from an overdose in the Louisville Metro area. At the end of last year the total was 218.
“I doubt you could talk to one person in the state that says they’ve been touched by someone who was affected by opioid abuse,” Dr. Stephanie Lokits of the North Central Health District said.
