Snohomish County moves to sue opioid manufacturer

The County Council voted Monday to authorize a lawsuit against corporations and medical providers.

by Noah Haglund

Monday, January 28, 2019 12:01pm

Local NewsEverett

EVERETT — Snohomish County is preparing to sue corporations that made and distributed prescription opioids, joining a long list of governments seeking damages for the societal toll of OxyContin and similar drugs.

The County Council on Monday voted unanimously to authorize a lawsuit in Snohomish County Superior Court. The suit would name drugmaker Purdue Pharma and distributor McKesson Pharmaceutical, among other defendants.

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