City of Phoenix preparing to take legal action against prescription opioid makers

  • Source: KASW-CW6 & KTVK-3TV (azfamily.com)
  • Published: 11/16/2017 01:59 AM

VIDEO: Fire and police departments are responding to more opioid-related calls than ever. The City of Phoenix is now considering suing opioid manufacturers for damages caused by addiction, similar to how many states sued tobacco companies back in the 1990's. Dozens of cities and counties across the country have already filed lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies. The State of Arizona sued a Chandler manufacturer back in August. Now the City of Phoenix is one step closer to joining the fight. At Phoenix Fire Department Station 18, calls for overdoses are sometimes more common than calls to house fires.



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