City of Everett, pharmacies reach settlement in opioid addiction case

A landmark decision in the fight against opioid addiction

CVS, Walmart, Walgreens, Teva, and Allergan have agreed to the $4.19 million deal.

“I’m glad we can hold these corporations accountable for their part in flooding our streets with highly addictive medications,” wrote Evertt Mayor Cassie Franklin in a statement. “Though this settlement won’t bring back all those we have lost, it will add resources to address the lasting effects in our community.”A spokesperson for the City of Everett says the money will be paid in multiple installments over an undisclosed period of time.

Everett became the first city in the country to file a lawsuit against Perdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, for their role in causing widespread addiction in the city.The Everett City Council is in the process of investigating what local legislation might be created to help reduce the impact of opioids within the city limits.

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