Court: Pennsylvania Attorney General Can Enter Sweeping Opioid Settlement Agreement

(January 30, 2024, 2:29 PM EST) -- HARRISBURG, Pa. — The attorney general for Pennsylvania had the authority to settle all claims that were part of a $26 billion nationwide settlement reached with various drug manufacturers for their role in the opioid crisis, including claims brought by district attorneys under the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL), the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court held, noting that it was a case of first impression....

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