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VisitWhat will be the primary use of the $152.5M settlement funds from Cardinal Health in Baltimore?
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Baltimore Secures $152.5M Settlement with Cardinal Health in $11 Billion Opioid Lawsuit
Aug 16, 2024, 06:19 PM
Baltimore has reached a $152.5 million settlement with the drug distributor Cardinal Health, marking the largest settlement in the city's ongoing $11 billion lawsuit against opioid companies. The lawsuit accuses these companies of contributing to the opioid addiction and overdose crisis. This settlement brings Baltimore's total recovery to $240 million. The funds secured from this settlement are intended for treatment and support services.
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