Teva And Endo Overcome Opioid Claims In California
California Superior Court Judge Says Four Companies Not Liable
Executive Summary
Following a recent settlement in Louisiana, Teva has been told by a court in California it is not liable for the state’s opioid crisis, avoiding for now the potential for significant damages.
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